Surgical Technologist - James Float Pool at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:Surgical Technologist - James Float PoolDepartment:James | Operating Room

Scope of Position

The Surgical Technologist functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The OR team, provides patient care and supportive services that are directed toward successful achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving services levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focus care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an unclassified professional staff position. The ST works under the general supervision of the Surgeon and the direct supervision of the Surgical Tech Manager; performing technical skills related to intraoperative patient care, using established nursing policies and procedures. The ST performs direct and indirect perioperative nursing tasks for pediatric and adult patients having surgical and endoscopy procedures. The primary focus of this position is the scrub person role.

The ST performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care, meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements upholds Nursing Services philosophy and objectives, contributes to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development. The ST works rotating shifts as assigned. Call is assigned on a rotating basis.

All employees entering this position shall receive orientation to The James Operating Rooms. Orientation will include the role, duties, and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and satisfactory completion of a recognized training program for operating room technician or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Clinical Support

SUB-FUNCTION: Patient Care Services

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical

CAREER LEVEL: T2

Additional Information:Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:Rotating Shift

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

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