The Ohio State University
Surgical Technologist - East Hospital
The Ohio State University, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Overview
Job Title: Surgical Technologist - Inpatient 2
Department: East | Operating Room
University Hospitals East is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Surgical Technologist (ST) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers in the operating rooms of Perioperative Services, who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team, consisting of the registered nurse, perioperative technician, anesthesia technician, anesthesiologist, and surgeon provides patient care and supportive services directed toward achievement of patient care outcomes, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. The Department of Perioperative Services is located on the fourth floor, north wing, and includes 10 operating rooms; the 2nd floor area includes 4 operating rooms, an endoscopy suite, and a combined Pre-Op/PACU area. The operating rooms are staffed 5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Surgical patient care after hours and on weekends is covered by on call.
Responsibilities
Participate as an integral member of the perioperative care team in the operating rooms.
Collaborate with the registered nurse, perioperative technician, anesthesia technician, anesthesiologist, and surgeon to provide patient care and supportive services.
Aim to achieve patient care outcomes, improve service levels, reduce length of hospitalization, and decrease costs.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or possess the GED.
Completed formal Surgical Technology Training Program.
Previous experience in the operating room as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.
Ongoing
Demonstrates competency to meet essential job functions.
Maintains knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols.
Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.
Additional Information
Location: East Hospital - Main (0398)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: Varying Shifts
Screening and Compliance
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.
Application Status and FAQs Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. After applying, you can view the most updated status of your application by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Review submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, review the frequently asked questions.
Equal Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.
Legal and Civic Commitments As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Department: East | Operating Room
University Hospitals East is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Surgical Technologist (ST) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers in the operating rooms of Perioperative Services, who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team, consisting of the registered nurse, perioperative technician, anesthesia technician, anesthesiologist, and surgeon provides patient care and supportive services directed toward achievement of patient care outcomes, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. The Department of Perioperative Services is located on the fourth floor, north wing, and includes 10 operating rooms; the 2nd floor area includes 4 operating rooms, an endoscopy suite, and a combined Pre-Op/PACU area. The operating rooms are staffed 5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Surgical patient care after hours and on weekends is covered by on call.
Responsibilities
Participate as an integral member of the perioperative care team in the operating rooms.
Collaborate with the registered nurse, perioperative technician, anesthesia technician, anesthesiologist, and surgeon to provide patient care and supportive services.
Aim to achieve patient care outcomes, improve service levels, reduce length of hospitalization, and decrease costs.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or possess the GED.
Completed formal Surgical Technology Training Program.
Previous experience in the operating room as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.
Ongoing
Demonstrates competency to meet essential job functions.
Maintains knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols.
Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.
Additional Information
Location: East Hospital - Main (0398)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: Varying Shifts
Screening and Compliance
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.
Application Status and FAQs Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. After applying, you can view the most updated status of your application by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Review submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, review the frequently asked questions.
Equal Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.
Legal and Civic Commitments As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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