Surgical Tech - Defiance Regional Hospital - Surgery

ProMedica • Defiance, OH

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About The Position

The Surgical Technician uses knowledge of anatomy, patient needs, and departmental procedures to prepare for and manage surgical cases at ProMedica. The role maintains the integrity of the sterile field through aseptic techniques and promptly addresses breaks in sterile technique. The technician works with the circulating nurse to accurately count sponges, instruments, and sharps according to departmental guidelines.

The position supports surgical procedures by preparing instruments and supplies, setting up the operating room and sterile field, anticipating the physician’s equipment and instrumentation needs, and assisting the surgical team during procedures. It also includes post-procedure duties such as assisting with patient transfer, handling and processing instruments, and cleaning and restocking work areas. The position may also cover operating room desk functions and central sterile activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of surgical technology.
• Ability to pass position competencies according to the job description, evaluation, and departmental policies.
• Achieve certification within two years of the employee’s hire date.
• CPR certified.
• Knowledge of surgical asepsis, sterile procedures, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Knowledge of routinely performed surgical procedures, including ophthalmology, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ENT, podiatry, and oral surgery.
• Understanding of the sequencing of surgical procedures and the uses of surgical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating surgical instrumentation during operative procedures.
• Collect instruments, packs, and additional supplies for assigned procedures.
• Open supplies and set up the operating room with the RN circulator.
• Scrub, gown, and set up the sterile field, maintaining surgical asepsis and responding to breaks in sterile technique.
• Anticipate physicians’ instrumentation and equipment needs and provide the required items.
• Cut suture and hold retractors as needed or directed.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure.
• Pass instruments and assist in maintaining and visualizing the operative field, including sponging, retraction, camera function, and cutting suture as directed.
• Assist the post-anesthesia nurse and/or circulating nurse when assigned.
• Provide dressings and assist the surgical team with transferring the patient from the surgical bed.
• Remove instruments and supplies to the proper area; clean or process instruments and equipment as indicated.
• Clean and restock the area as needed.
• Safeguard hospital supplies, property, and equipment from damage, misuse, or loss, and use supplies and inventory efficiently.
• Work within the appropriate level of independent practice and supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including operating room desk functions and central sterile activities.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits, including compensation and programs to support employees’ families, finances, and personal well-being.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed