What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Shriners Children's Ohio is dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our team's experience and expertise in burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Children's Ohio a first choice of care.
Job Overview
Shriners Children's Ohio has an opportunity for a Certified Surgical Technologist. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. This full-time position will work ten hour shifts, 4 days per week and includes an on-call rotation.
Responsibilities
- The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible to provide direct patient care during surgical procedures as the “scrub” technician to assist the “circulating” nurse.
- Maintain and prepare OR equipment, supplies, and instruments for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Performs sponge and instrument counts.
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Preferred:
- 1 year experience with scrub and circulation skills
- Prior experience with sterile technique, infection control, sterilization and disinfection procedures
- Knowledge of burn and plastic procedures and instrumentation highly preferred
- ORT pediatric certification
