Surgical Technician II - Operating Room
- Certification preferred
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Surgical technologists employed in Ohio earn a median of $30.01 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Workplace injuries
Southwest General in Middleburg Heights reported 37 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,620,750 hours worked: 2.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.1 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Southwest General Health Center
Medicare gives Southwest General Health Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Ohio's hospitals average 3.6). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Ohio hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!
Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN II
Southwest General has 16 operating rooms that provide a variety of surgical services. Patient acuity varies. Call is required, and on call sleep rooms are available. Amount of call and weekends depend on department needs.
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POSITION SUMMARY
A caregiver who provides surgical support under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Clinical Supervisor. Provides Surgeon with instrumentation needs. He/she acts as a liaison between Physician, patient and family, and collaborates with other healthcare members. He/she assists in the orientation process of new personnel, is responsible for call coverage, attendance at team meetings, assists general surgery as needed and may participate in the other interdisciplinary or departmental committees. The Surgical Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for all general procedures according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Is a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technician School or an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing.
Required length and type of experience:
Must have prior experience as a Surgical Technician (1 year). If graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing, one year of surgical technician / scrubbing experience required, or two (2) years preferred.
Required licensure, certification or registry:
Passage of National Surgical Technician Certification Exam is Preferred.
Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association is required.
From Southwest General's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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