Surgical Technologist

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Job Title:

Surgical Technologist

Department:
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

We invite you to start a new career at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as a Surgical Technologist. Become part of a collaborative team and play an integral part in ground‑breaking surgeries that happen only at this institution in Columbus, Ohio.

• Tuition Assistance for employees and qualified dependents
• Outstanding retirement program
• Management training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program support
• More benefits available .edu/benefits

As part of the perioperative team, Surgical Technologists perform the operating room technician and scrub tech duties for a variety of surgical procedures. In addition to these tasks, they assist with intraoperative and postoperative responsibilities.

• Performs technical skills related to interoperative patient care, including the scrub role in various surgical procedures and routine unit tasks.
• Provides emergency care measures as appropriate and assists in meeting the patient's emotional needs. Follows universal precautions, safe handling guidelines, and all infection control standards.
• Maintains safety and security of self and others, ensuring a clean and organized perioperative unit.
• Promotes a positive demeanor to staff, families, and patients, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Works as unclassified professional staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and general supervision of Perioperative Managers.
• Completes tasks efficiently without compromising quality of care, fulfills hospital continuing education and certification requirements, and upholds departmental goals and objectives.
• Cultivates continuous improvement and demonstrates career growth and development.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of a formal Surgical Technology Training Program or equivalent.
• Preferred prior experience as a Surgical Technologist in an operating room.

Location:

Medical Center Tower (0870)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

40 per week

Shift may vary. Final candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

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