Certified Surgical Tech: Dynamic OR Support On-Call

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to support operative and invasive procedures. You will prepare sterile instruments, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgical team during operations.

The role requires CST/ NBSTA/ TS-C/ NCCT certification and associates level surgical technology training. You will participate in case preparation, specimen handling, and ensure patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Must be CST/NBSTA/TS-C/NCCT certification (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred prior to direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the scrub person and assists during operative procedures by assembling supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instrument counts with the circulating RN.
• Maintains sterile field and assists with drapes and providing instruments.
• Retrieves and labels specimens correctly.
• Reports implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Prepares surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated; assists with catheterization if required.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Supports patient safety and cost-conscious care initiatives.
• On-call as scheduled and available within department time frames.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Work Independently

Anatomy

Anticipate Needs

Communication

Critical Thinking

Infection Control

AORN/AST Knowledge

Urgency

Physiology

Surgical Conscience

Professionalism

Self-Directed

Takes Direction

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology

Tools

None

Job description

Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to support operative and invasive procedures. You will prepare sterile instruments, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgical team during operations.

The role requires CST/ NBSTA/ TS-C/ NCCT certification and associates level surgical technology training. You will participate in case preparation, specimen handling, and ensure patient safety throughout perioperative care.