UToledo Careers
Surgical Technician - Operating Room (OR)
- 501481
- Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH
- Healthcare Positions
- Staff - Full-Time
Title: Surgical Technician - Operating Room (OR)
Department Org: Operating Room - 110150
Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift: 1
Start Time: 6:45am End Time: 7:15pm
Posted Salary: 26.53-32.25
Float: False
Rotate: True
On Call: True
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: True
Job Description:
Performs scrub duties during surgical procedures under direct supervision of the physician and the circulating registered nurse. Performs other functions as directed to assist in departmental operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of 2 years of operating Room (OR) experience, or minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Surgical Technician in Operating Room.
2. Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred.
3. BLS Required.
4. Able to function during stressful situations.
Surgical Technician
5. Will be required to rotate shifts as needed, work weekends and take call.
6. Physical requirements:
a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
b. ability to hear (with or without aides)
c. ability to orally communicate
d. good manual dexterity
e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
f. ability to stand, walk frequently
g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
h. ability to perform CPR
Communication/Skills
1. Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
2. Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.
5. Must have demonstrated ability in conflict negotiation and ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in potentially
volatile situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Vascular, endovascular and cardiothoracic scrub experience preferred
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
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