What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at OhioHealth?
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Job Description Summary:
External applicants may be eligible for a $7500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. This includes previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization longer than 90 days.
The Surgical Technologist and/or the Certified Surgical Technologist prepares the room and gathers supplies needed for surgical procedures; delivers instruments and supplies to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team intra operatively; may function as second assistant to the surgeon; assists in the proper decontamination of the room, supplies and instruments post operatively.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or
Graduated from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school or equivalent military training or 10 years' experience as a Surgery Technician.
High school diploma or GED
BLS
ST certification preferred
Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team
Perform primary role independently
Demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff
Identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision
Complete basic skills and competencies in 2-3 service lines as delineated in the Surgery Skill Competency Checklist.
Independently scrub complex cases in 1-2 assigned service line specialties.
Work Shift:
Evening
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Surgery Main
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