Certified Surgical Technologist — The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to assist surgeons and nurses in preparing aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the operating room. You will assemble supplies and equipment, maintain asepsis, and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent in Surgical Technology, 1 year of experience, and BLS with CST/ NBSTA/ TS-C/ NCCT certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, vocational certification, or military certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
• 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (required)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) and CST/ NBSTA/ TS-C/ NCCT certification (required)
• If residing in Virginia, CST licensed by Virginia Board of Medicine (required)

Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and equipment for operative procedures.
• Provide supplies to surgical team during procedures and maintain aseptic technique.
• Report implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Prepare and perform surgical skin prep as indicated.
• Assist with pre- and post-procedure cleaning of the operating room.
• Demonstrate understanding of patients' Advance Directives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, lasers, MIS, laparoscopy, and robotics.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Team coordination

Patient safety

Education

Surgical Technology degree

Tools

MIS systems

Laparoscopy

Robotics

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

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Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist II assists surgeons and nurses with preparation for aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the operating room. They will prepare the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Assemble supplies and equipment required for the operative and invasive procedures.
• Provides supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep as indicated by procedure.
• Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room.
• Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, lasers, Management Information Systems (MIS), laparoscopy, and robotics.

Education

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

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• 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)
• Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)

Experience

• One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.

Department

Inpatient Surgery - Jewish

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