Surgical Tech - Defiance Regional Hospital - Surgery

ProMedica • Defiance, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Surgical Technician at ProMedica, you use knowledge of anatomy, patient needs, and departmental procedures to prepare for and manage surgical cases. You help preserve the sterile field through aseptic techniques and promptly address breaks in sterile technique. Working with the circulating nurse, you maintain accurate counts of sponges, instruments, and sharps according to department guidelines.

The role includes preparing the operating room and sterile field, anticipating the physician’s instrumentation and equipment needs, assisting the surgical team during procedures, and helping with patient transfer and post-procedure cleanup. Surgical Technicians may also cover operating room desk functions and central sterile activities. The duties described are general in nature and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of surgical technology.
• Ability to pass position competencies according to the job description, evaluation, and departmental policies.
• Obtain certification within two years of the employee’s hire date.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating surgical instrumentation during 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 establish the sterile field.
• Anticipate physicians’ instrumentation and equipment needs and provide the necessary items.
• Cut suture and hold retractors as needed.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure.
• Apply surgical aseptic practices and develop and maintain a sterile field.
• Use knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and procedure sequencing to support the surgical team.
• Pass instruments and help maintain and visualize the operative field, including sponging, retraction, camera function, and cutting suture as directed.
• Assist the post-anesthesia nurse and/or circulating nurse when assigned.
• Supply dressings and assist the surgical team with transferring patients from the surgical bed.
• Move instruments and supplies to the proper area; clean and process instruments and equipment as indicated.
• Clean and restock the area as needed.
• Safeguard hospital supplies, property, and equipment from damage, misuse, or loss.
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed