Job description

Small, private hospital near The University of Dayton, has a need for an experienced and dedicated Scrub Tech/Surgical Tech.

Riverview Health Institute

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Nurse Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Establish and maintain the sterile surgical field. Prepare and oversee all sterile equipment/instrumentation used during the operative procedure. May also act as first surgical assistant to the surgeon.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Gather instrumentation/equipment/supplies for the particular operative procedure

Establish and maintain the sterile field following appropriate technique.

Communicates to the OR team breaks of the sterile field and intervenes to reestablish.

Checks for the proper functioning of all sterile/non-sterile equipment before the operating procedure begins.

Assists the surgeon by handing instrumentation, sterile supplies and/or otherwise directed by the surgeon.

Clean, sort and arrange surgical instruments and equipment.

Assist in restocking supplies, rotate inventory of supplies and pull supplies for cases the next day.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school graduate or GED.

Completion of an accredited surgical tech program.

Must have 12 months’ previous surgical technician experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Surgical technician certification preferred.

Must have current BLS certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those needed by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; wear lead; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee will work typical hours for an OR environment. This means availability to work long hours, evenings, and weekends and overtime may be required.

The noise level in the work environment is also typical of a hospital environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dayton, OH 45417: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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