Surgical Technician: FT 9a-5:30p

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

About The Position

The Surgical Technician supports routine and special surgical procedures by preparing instruments, equipment, supplies, and the operating room, and by assisting with safe and efficient patient care. The role requires knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy and physiology, asepsis, infection control, and sterilization methods for specialized equipment and instruments. Surgical Technicians help prepare for and conclude procedures, perform effectively in stressful and emergent situations, and take initiative to learn about new surgical procedures and operating-room technology. This is a full-time position with a stated schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Firelands Health is a locally managed, not-for-profit healthcare facility serving the Sandusky Bay region. Its mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives it serves.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent training.
BCLS certification.
Certification of competency by national examination through the Liaison Council on Certification, the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.; if not certified at hire, must be eligible at hire and obtain certification by the first anniversary date.
Maintain certification according to the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.
Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively in written and oral form.
For a First Assisting role, completion of an approved program for surgical technicians in the first assisting role.

Responsibilities

Know the steps and techniques for routine and special surgical procedures, including relevant anatomy and physiology.
Apply asepsis and infection-control principles and identify appropriate sterilization methods for specialized equipment and instruments.
Prepare and use the instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for surgical procedures.
Prepare for procedures by ensuring surgeon preference-card items are in the operating room, opening supplies, scrubbing in with adequate preparation time, and assisting the circulator as needed.
Conclude procedures by cleaning the operating room and returning items to their appropriate locations.
Provide a safe, professional, and efficient environment for surgical patients and take appropriate preventive or corrective action.
Perform efficiently during stressful and emergent situations.
Explore new surgical procedures and technology related to the operating room and surgical patients.