Non-Certified Surgical Technologist

Akron Children's Hospital • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Surgical Technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room, including but not limited to, the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies, etc. and assisting during the surgical procedure.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Must be currently enrolled in a surgical technologist program.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Candidate must be eligible to sit for the surgical technologist certification and pass within 12 months of hire.
• Experience in pediatric surgery is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scrubbing on all major and minor surgical procedures as assigned.
• Participates with patient assessments while planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Responsible for maintaining operating room suite supplies, pulling procedures, assisting with continuing education, precepting, and orientation of all staff.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager, or other charge staff.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees