Find & Apply For Surgical Technician / Technologist Jobs in Elyria, Ohio

A Brief Overview Surgical Technologist Intern supports operative teams by assisting with procedures where competency has been demonstrated. What You Will Do Provides 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.

Essential Duties include:

Provide patient care/function in primary scrub position in procedures that competency has been demonstrated. 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 medication. Perform other duties which support the operative team, includes following patient care hand-off protocol. Involved in learning and self-improvement. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies. 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 Other Accredited Program:

Enrollment in final year of a Surgical Technologist program (Required) Work Experience Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation suture, and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency) Good communication skills are essential. (Required proficiency) Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies (Required proficiency) 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%

Additional Salary Detail:

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals' comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.