Surgical Tech Full-time
University of Cincinnati Health

Certified Surgical Technologist, Full Time, First Shift

Job Description

The Surgery Department Certified Surgical Technologist will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s operating room (OR) and Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs. The major focus is on the scrub role but may also include an assistant circulator role under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

About University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details

  • In 2022, Newsweek magazine recognized UC Medical Center among a listing of the World’s Best Hospitals for the world-class clinical care provided to the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond.
  • UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs—our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

  • Required: Associate degree in Surgical Technology.
  • Required: Certification as a surgical technologist
  • Must be certified by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and maintain that certification
  • 6 months- 2 years of active experience

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

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Responsibilities

  • Is available to the Perioperative Team Manager and Daily Operations Manager for assignment as needed to meet the operational needs of Perioperative Services. Is able to second circulate under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. 
  • Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. 
  • Preparation of the surgical suite and advanced understanding of the procedures being performed. Ensures correct counting of instruments, needles and/or sharps before during and at the closure of the patient. Maintains and ensures operational readiness of instruments and equipment, departmental supplies, and sterilized items. Checks for outdated equipment and reports as needed. 
  • Knowledge of advanced surgical techniques for the team on which he/she is based, plus an ability to move between teams with ease. This may include transplant, trauma, vascular or robotics, neuro and spine and complex orthopedics procedures. 
  • Knowledge related to emergency situations and ability to assist or first scrub on advanced team related procedures and has been oriented and proficient in first scrubbing a trauma and can take call without problems or issues. 
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the needs of the surgeon and resident/fellow and how to incorporate the learner into the procedure, facilitating a good learning experience. The must also be able to precept other Surgical Technologist's and/or other scrub personnel as needed in the procedures of his/her team and to help as a resource if called upon. 
  • Ensures and maintains competency on all new equipment and technology, and can act as a super user if needed.  
  • Establishes and maintains positive customer service relationships. Anticipates customer needs to continually improve service and quality of patient care. Respects the patients' right to privacy, dignity, and safety. 
  • Participating member on Unit Based Council or other hospital-based committee. 

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