Surgical Technologist Certified- Outpatient

Current Employees and Students: internal candidates should use the Workday portal for applications.

About the role

The Surgical Technologist (ST) functions as an integral member of the operating-room care team at the Ohio State University Surgery Center. The team provides patient-focused care aimed at maximizing outcomes, improving customer service, reducing hospitalization length, and lowering costs. Patients and families experience coordinated care through the integrated skills of all team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical scrub-role duties during various surgical procedures.
• Carry out routine unit tasks and provide emergency care measures as needed.
• Assist in meeting patients’ emotional needs.
• Adhere to universal precautions, safe-handling guidelines, and all infection-control standards.
• Ensure safety and security of self, patients, and others; follow special patient-care precautions.
• Maintain a clean and organized perioperative unit.
• Promote a positive attitude among staff, families, and patients while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Perform tasks in a cost-effective manner without compromising care quality.
• Meet hospital continuing-education and certification requirements.
• Uphold the goals and objectives of the OSU Surgery Center.
• Contribute to organizational effectiveness and demonstrate career growth and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal Surgical Technology Training Program.
• Current CST or TS-C Certification.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0–2 years preferred.