Surgical Technologist- St. John OR

University Hospitals • Westlake, OH

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist maintains sterile conditions, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures instruments and supplies are available and properly handled. This is the first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder. The role provides patient care in a primary scrub position and supports assigned operative procedures and the operative team.

The position includes providing safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families; ensuring appropriate instruments and supplies are present and in proper working condition; and preparing labeled medications at the correct doses on the sterile field. The technologist follows patient-care handoff protocol, participates in quality improvement, and engages in learning and self-improvement. Other duties may be assigned, and the employee must comply with applicable policies and standards and protect patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture, and surgical procedures.
• Proficiency using a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient-care needs and prescribed medical therapies.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technologist certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families using nursing interventions to help them attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health.
• Provide patient care and function in a primary scrub position.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team, including following patient-care handoff protocol.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
• Participate in learning and self-improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates with at least one year of experience.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for new graduate technicians.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed