Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR

Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

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. Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. 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%

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Chardon

Work Locations: 13207 Ravenna Road Chardon 44024

Job: Technician / Patient Care

Organization: Geauga_Medical_Center

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular - Shift Variable

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: No Remote Work: No