SURGERY CENTER OR TECH - BIG CREEK SURGERY CENTER in MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio at Southwest General

Position summary:

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons’ assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures and help count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments.

The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technician School or an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing.

Required length and type of experience:

• Prior one (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technician is required. If a graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing, one (1) year of surgical technician / scrubbing experience required, or two (2) years preferred.
• Ability to read and legibly write, communicate appropriately and effectively, understand and execute instructions as needed.
• Ability to function as a member of the surgical team.
• Ability to respond quickly, both physically and mentally, when priorities and/or the patient’s condition changes.
• Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
• Knowledge of care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities concurrently. Trustworthy, accurate work output, organized. Must demonstrate creativity and problem-solving.

Required licensure, certification or registry:

• Passage of National Surgical Technician Certification Exam is Preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association is required.