LPN​/Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

LPN/Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: LPNSU
005594

• Posted :
  August 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Norwalk, OH 44857, USA

Caring For the Community You Love

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work-Full time - OR Surgery
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  - Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision:
Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission:
Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General

Summary:

Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

Education, Licensure, Registration and

Experience:

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.

Graduate of an accredited LPN program with Current CST certification.

BCLS Certification or within 12 months of hire.

LPN Licensure maintained.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of techniques and procedures used by surgeons for various surgeries.

Able to assemble and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation.

Ensures all necessary equipment and available instruments and supplies are in the room prior to the start of a case.

Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile techniques.

Monitors and calls attention to breaks in technique. Communicates to circulating RN and surgeon any breaks in technique. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, as evidenced by practice.

Updates preference cards as indicated. Communicates changes/needs to inventory coordinator.

Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.

In conjunction with RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policies.

Accurately confirms and labels all medications on the sterile field, informs surgeon of medication to be dispensed prior to passing at the field.

Demonstrates an understanding of the electronic system to retrieve and view pick tickets to pull surgical cases.

Practices within the scope of practice for a Surgical Technologist as outlined by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).

For CFSA Certification:
1. Demonstrates behaviors in the intraoperative phase to include:
Using instruments/medical devices, providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostat is, and suturing under the direction of the surgeon.

For CFSA Certification:
2. Demonstrates an understanding of techniques used by various surgeons to facilitate a safe surgical procedure in the assist role.

Working Conditions:

Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

Bend – up to 1/3 of time

Squat – up to 1/3 of time

Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

Lift - up to 1/3 of time

Carry – up to 1/3 of time

Push – up to 1/3 of time

Pull – up to 1/3 of time

Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can…