Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — OR Support Specialist

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for the Kings Mills Hospital inpatient surgery department. The CST prepares sterile instruments, maintains aseptic technique, and supports the surgical team throughout operative procedures.

Education includes an Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology, with CST/NCCT/NBSTA/TS-C certification required. BLS preferred; one year perioperative experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required).
• BLS certification preferred by American Heart Association.
• CST/NBSTA/TS-C/NCCT certification required or pending (per policy).
• One year perioperative or related military surgical technology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures and maintains aseptic technique.
• Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.
• Assists with complete case preparation and adapts instruments and equipment as needed.
• Assists with pre- and post-procedure cleaning of the OR and instruments.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Surgical Tech

Vocational Certification in Surgical Tech

Military Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for the Kings Mills Hospital inpatient surgery department. The CST prepares sterile instruments, maintains aseptic technique, and supports the surgical team throughout operative procedures.

Education includes an Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology, with CST/NCCT/NBSTA/TS-C certification required. BLS preferred; one year perioperative experience is a plus.