Surgical Technician 2

Portsmouth, OH, USAFull-timePosted Aug 12, 2026

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Surgery Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), 7:00am-3:30pm M-F, no weekends, no holidays, call is required GENERAL SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Surgical Technician II assists in patient care activities and performs Surgical Technician duties in the scrub role.

Works to decontaminate instruments as needed. Assists the RN with circulating duties as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
  • Graduate of a Certified Surgical Technologist program required
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology required Licensure:
  • CST or TS-C required
  • BLS within 90 days of hire required Experience:
  • Operating Room scrub tech experience preferred. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
  1. Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures.
  2. Identifies patient needs/physician preferences for surgical supplies, equipment and instruments, including updating physician preference lists.
  3. Organizes activities to meet the surgery schedule.
  4. Performs technical skills in accordance with policies and procedures.
  5. Performs “on-call” duties as required.
  6. Assists with orientation of new employees, and acts as preceptor for new employees.
  7. Decontaminates instruments and equipment as indicated. Inspects and identifies instruments in need of repair.
  8. Assists staff members in locating instruments and equipment.
  9. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the OR.
  10. Contributes and fosters the team approach in all unit operations using positive interaction with customers.
  11. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy
  12. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s
  13. Performs tasks in other peri-operative areas as needed. Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

Compensation

& Benefits Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage* Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts* Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days Life insurance and disability coverage* Tuition and certification assistance Club LC - discounted/free gym membership Employee discount and payroll deduct programs And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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