Cardiothoracic Certified Surgical Technologist-Surgery- St. Elizabeth Boardman and Youngstown H[...]

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care organization as a Certified Surgical Tech. You will play a crucial role in assisting the surgical team, ensuring the operating room is prepared and sterile, and promoting teamwork. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year perioperative experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the sterile field during surgeries.
• Provide instruments and supplies to the surgical team.

Skills

Teamwork

Aseptic Techniques

Education

Associates Degree, Surgical Tech

Vocational Certification, Surgical Tech

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

St. Elizabeth Hospital Boardman and Youngstown

• Join our team today!
  • Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
  • Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve
  • Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Certified Surgical Tech assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub technician who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. The Surgical Tech is also tasked with preparing and sterilizing the operating rooms, as well as the necessary equipment and instruments, prior to any surgical procedure. Working collaboratively and promoting teamwork is key to success in this Certified Surgical Tech position.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
• Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions
• Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures
• Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Associates Degree, Surgical Tech
• Or, Vocational Certification, Surgical Tech

Licensing & Certifications:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Experience (preferred):

• Minimum of one year perioperative experience, can include military training for surgical technologists and/or operating room technicians

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]