Surgical Technologist - Outpatient- Dublin
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral member of a care team in the Operating Rooms of the Ohio State University Surgery Center, working to maximize patient care outcomes, improve customer service, reduce hospitalization length, and decrease costs. The ST performs technical skills related to intra-operative patient care and is generally assigned the scrub role in various surgical procedures. The position also includes routine unit tasks, emergency care measures as appropriate, and assistance with patients’ emotional needs. The ST follows universal precautions, safe-handling guidelines, infection-control standards, and patient-care safety precautions; maintains a clean and organized perioperative unit; promotes a positive attitude with staff, families, and patients or guests; and maintains patient confidentiality. This unclassified professional staff position works under the direct supervision of the PCC-RN and general supervision of the Nurse Manager. The ST performs tasks cost-effectively without compromising quality, meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements, upholds the goals and objectives of the OSU Surgery Center, and contributes to organizational effectiveness and professional development.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of a formal Surgical Technology Training Program or equivalent.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the Operating Room as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical skills related to intra-operative patient care, generally in the scrub role for various surgical procedures.
- Perform routine unit tasks.
- Provide emergency care measures as appropriate and assist with patients’ emotional needs.
- Follow universal precautions, safe-handling guidelines, infection-control standards, and patient-care safety precautions.
- Maintain a clean and organized perioperative unit.
- Promote a positive attitude toward staff, families, and patients or guests.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform work cost-effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Meet hospital continuing education and certification requirements.
- Uphold the goals and objectives of the OSU Surgery Center and contribute to organizational effectiveness and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
