CST/Surgical Technician: PT 8a-4:30p

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking a part-time Surgical Technician to join their team. This role involves working 8a-4:30p with flexible scheduling and on-call duties, totaling 28 hours per week. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for work-life balance and career growth. Firelands Health is committed to being the preferred independent healthcare employer in the Sandusky Bay region, serving as a comprehensive resource for quality medical care. They are a locally managed, not-for-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing excellent healthcare, promoting community wellness, and improving lives. Their core values are Attitude, Commitment, and Enthusiasm.

Requirements

Graduate of a two year accredited program or equivalent training in Surgical Technology.
BCLS certified.
Certification of competency by national exam by the Liaison Council on Certification, the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. If not certified at time of hire, need to be eligible at time of hire. Certification is required by the first anniversary date. Certification maintained according to the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.
Ability to understand instruction and communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

Nice To Haves

Specific requirement for First Assisting Role: completion of an approved program for the surgical tech in the first assisting role.

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable of all aspects of surgical techniques and step-by-step process for routine and special procedures.
Displays understanding of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the operative procedures in which they tech.
Applies the principles of asepsis and infection control in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care.
Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for special surgical procedures.
Prepares and knows the specific uses of all instruments, equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedures.
Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments.
Provides appropriate preparation and conclusion for surgical procedures. This includes having surgeon preference card items in OR room, opening surgical supplies, scrubbing early enough to prepare case, assisting circulator as needed, cleaning out room at end of case and returning all items to their appropriate location.
Provides a safe, professional, efficient environment for the surgical patient and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action.
Performs efficiently in stressful and emergent situations.
Develops initiative in order to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and technology relating to the operating room and to the surgical patient.