Certified Surgical Tech: OR Scrub & Instrumentation

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist for a full-time role with rotating shifts. The technician scrubs for operative procedures, maintains sterile fields, and assists circulating nurses and surgeons.

Requires CPR and Surgical Technology certification within one year. Responsibilities include instrument handling, setup, and post-procedure cleanup, with on-call availability and adherence to CQI principles.

Qualifications

• Valid CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Surgical Technology Certification preferred and required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical scrub under supervision in operating room and assists in procedures.
• Counts supplies, drapes, gloves; ensures sterile field remains intact.
• Operates and maintains surgical instruments and equipment, assists with setup and cleanup.
• Maintains sterile technique and patient safety throughout procedures.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in on-call rotations.
• Exercises universal precautions and infection-control policies.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Move with urgency

Education

Vocational / Technical Degree – Surgical Technology (required)

Surgical Technology Certification (preferred)

Tools

Sterilizers

Electrosurgical machines

Suction machines

Endoscopic equipment

Pacemaker equipment

Orthopedic tourniquets

Microscopes

Air-powered equipment

Operating tables

Lasers

Job description

Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist for a full-time role with rotating shifts. The technician scrubs for operative procedures, maintains sterile fields, and assists circulating nurses and surgeons.

Requires CPR and Surgical Technology certification within one year. Responsibilities include instrument handling, setup, and post-procedure cleanup, with on-call availability and adherence to CQI principles.