Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Cardiovascular Surgery - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance and professional CE

Job summary

Mercy Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a certified Surgical Technologist to support operative and invasive procedures. The role involves scrubbing, preparing sterile instruments, maintaining asepsis, and assisting the surgical team in real-time.

Responsibilities include instrument counting, specimen handling, and room preparation. Requires Associate Degree in Surgical Technology and CST/ NBSTA/TS-C/NCCT certification with BLS preferred; on-call availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as CST, NBSTA/TS-C or NCCT (required)
• BLS certification preferred upon hire; must obtain prior to direct patient care
• Associates Degree or higher in Surgical Technology required

Responsibilities

• Scrub person during operative procedures; assemble supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments; perform surgical counts with circulating nurse.
• Maintain sterile field; assist with draping and provide instruments to the team.
• Retrieve and label specimens accurately.
• Report implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing.
• Prepare and clean operative room before/after procedures; maintain aseptic technique.
• Be accessible on on-call schedules and respond within department time frames.
• Participate in staff orientation and ongoing competency activities.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Work Independently

Anatomy

Anticipate Needs

Communication

Critical Thinking

Infection Control

AORN/AST Knowledge

Urgency

Physiology

Surgical Conscience

Professionalism

Self-Directed

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Military/Vocational Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients’ rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• BSMH Surgical Technologist are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
• If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and holds a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Education

• Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

Work Experience

• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Training

None

Skills

• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Able to Work Independently
• Anatomy
• Anticipate Needs
• Communication
• Critical ThinkingInfection Control
• Knowledge of AORN and AST Recommendations
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Physiology
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Professionalism
• Self-Directed
• Takes Direction
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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.