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University Hospitals

Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR

University Hospitals, Chardon, Ohio, United States, 44024

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Description

Join Our Team at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

We’re looking for dedicated Surgical Technology professionals to join our team. We have 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 us and help us live 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.

Qualifications

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%