Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR
University Hospitals
- Location
- Onsite (Chardon, Ohio)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join its collaborative Surgical Services team. The role involves providing age-specific patient care and functioning in a primary scrub position during operative procedures to support the operative team.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Flexible schedule
Full job details
Join Our Team at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
Ready to make an impact in the OR? Join the Surgical Services team at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Flexible Schedule Options Available:5(8)s, 4(10)s and 3(12)s plus call available.
What We Offer:
- $5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 1+ years of experience and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new grad techs.
- Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans
Join a team committed to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
What You Will Do
- Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
- Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position.
- Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
- Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
- Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
- Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol.
- Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
- Involved in learning and self-improvement.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Graduated Accredited Surg Tech Program
Certifications
- Certified Surg Tech preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
- Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. (Required proficiency)
- Good communication skills
- Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
- Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%25