Certified Surgical Technician

Certified Surgical Technologist

At TriHealth, Certified Surgical Technologists are central to the success of every procedure and every patient outcome. When you join our surgical services team, you become part of a respected, people-focused health system where your technical expertise, dedication, and teamwork truly make a difference.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Schedule: Part time, day shift

Incentives & Benefits:

***Sign on bonus up to $12,000 with a two year work commitment (For external candidates)

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. We will accept a non-accredited school of Surgical Technology if hired prior to 2019 (Required)
• Other Surgical Technologist Certification required Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS/CPR(Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Job Overview:

Apply specialized knowledge in various surgical procedures to expedite process and reduce patient risk. Assist in the preparation of the surgical area. Scrub, assist, and anticipate physicians' needs during surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Entry-level technical role focused on building confidence and skills in technical and operational areas.
• Keeps all required surgical equipment ready, including sterile linens, saline, lights, suction machines, and related supplies.
• Performs pre- and post-operative patient care such as shaving, transporting, and applying dressings.
• Sets up and maintains the surgical field, collaborating with nurses and physicians and assisting as needed; assembles, transports, and retrieves surgical equipment, ensuring all items are accounted for.
• Inspects, maintains, decontaminates, and repairs surgical equipment while keeping inventory records current.
• Solves straightforward problems within the scope of training and established procedures.
• Relies on guidance and training from the supervisor and more experienced team members.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds -

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting Lifting Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping -

Talking - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community