WellStar Kennestone Hospital

OR Tech - Surgical Tech

WellStar Kennestone Hospital$95K — $110K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Hold valid BLS certification.
  • Demonstrate experience in surgical technology across at least five of the six specialties.
  • Understand and adhere to AORN and AST standards.
  • Skilled in aseptic techniques, including proper scrub, gown, glove, draping, and instrument count protocols.
  • Physically able to stand, walk, and handle equipment weighing between 20 to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the surgical team by anticipating surgeon needs and passing appropriate instruments.
  • Prepare and organize the sterile field and surgical instrumentation.
  • Operate surgical equipment and ensure proper set up of supplies.
  • Perform all surgical counts, including the safety count, and assist with wound closure under direct supervision.
  • Participate in team activities including patient care, PI initiatives, continued education, and emergency preparedness.
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
OR Tech
Specialty
Surgical Tech
Job ID
32937197
Job Title
OR Tech - Surgical Tech
Weekly Pay
$1826.0

Shift Details

Shift
10 hour days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/28/2025
End Date
10/27/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Serves as a member of the surgical team working with surgeons, anesthesia providers, RNs and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery in accordance with Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and AST Standards of Practice.

Certifications
BLS

Physical Requirements
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists.

Job Duties and Performance Standards
Functions as a Surgical Technician in 5 of the 6 specialties demonstrating responsibilities that include assisting in direct patient care in the operating room.
Demonstrates appropriate aseptic technique, i.e. scrub, gown and glove, draping, counting and set up according to department policy
Selects and prepares the appropriate supplies and equipment for the surgical cases.
Operates all surgical equipment
Organizes instrumentation and the sterile field.
Anticipates needs of the surgeon, passes appropriate instruments, assists in exposure of the surgical field.
Performs all surgical counts consistently, including the "safety count".
Performs wound closure (Subcutaneous and Skin) under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

Participates in general operating room activities to create a highly effective team.
Participates in PI activities, continuing education, planning and orientation of new personnel, and emergency preparedness.
Demonstrates an awareness of the needs of the department and the assigned rooms and or tasks.

Client Details

Address
1 Akron General Avenue
City
Akron
State
OH
Zip Code
44301

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About WellStar Kennestone Hospital

WellStar Kennestone Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Marietta, Georgia. It is the largest hospital in the WellStar Health System and has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer care, heart care, and women's services. It is also a teaching hospital, with residency programs in internal medicine, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. WellStar Kennestone Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and the community it serves.
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Size
10,900 employees
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