Surgical Technician: FT 7a-3:30p

Firelands Health • Sandusky, OH

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About The Position

The Surgical Technician administers direct and indirect patient care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse. The role supports routine and special surgical procedures by preparing instruments, equipment, supplies, and the operating room; applying aseptic and infection-control principles; and helping maintain a safe, professional, and efficient environment for surgical patients. The position is full-time, with a stated schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year accredited program or equivalent training in Surgical Technology.
• BCLS certification.
• Certification of competency through the national exam administered by 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.
• For a First Assisting role, completion of an approved program for surgical technologists in the first assisting role.
• Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Know surgical techniques and the step-by-step processes for routine and special procedures, including relevant anatomy and physiology.
• Apply asepsis and infection-control principles and distinguish sterilization methods for equipment and instruments used in special procedures.
• Prepare and understand the specific uses of instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures; demonstrate dexterity in using surgical instruments.
• Prepare for and conclude surgical procedures, including setting up surgeon preference-card items, opening supplies, scrubbing in time to prepare the case, assisting the circulator as needed, cleaning the room after the case, and returning items to their proper locations.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and efficient environment for surgical patients and initiate appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
• Perform efficiently in stressful and emergent situations.
• Take initiative to inquire about and explore new surgical procedures and operating-room technology related to surgical patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree