Open Heart CST - Cardiac OR Expert + $10k Bonus

Lifepoint Health; Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) matching

Wellness Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for Cardiothoracic Open Heart surgery. The role involves 8 or 10-hour shifts with open heart call and occasional floating to the OR when Open Hearts are not scheduled.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic OR team committed to high-quality patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program.
• National Certification required; if previously employed, 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic surgical techniques while functioning as a surgical assistant for trauma alerts/procedures.
• Collects specimens for laboratory analysis within scope of knowledge and experience (Phlebotomy, POC testing).
• Performs point of care testing and follows quality control procedures.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients and transports patients as needed.
• Works closely with emergency services staff and establishes positive relationships with patients, families and visitors.
• Maintains proper patient positioning, sterile technique and OR readiness to ensure safe, efficient surgeries.

Education

Surgical technologist program

National Certification

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Cardiothoracic Open Heart (OR)

Job Type: Full-time | Varied M-F 8 or 10-hour shifts with Open Heart call, will float to OR when no Open Hearts are scheduled

Up to $10,000 bonus for eligible candidates

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Operating Room offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where registered nurses work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to deliver exceptional patient care. With a one-to-one patient care model and exposure to a wide variety of specialties, including robotics, cardiovascular, orthopedics, plastics, OB-GYN, neurosurgery, urology, and trauma, nurses gain valuable experience while developing expertise across multiple service lines.

Our flexible scheduling process is designed to support work-life balance, allowing team members to request up to three preferred shifts during each four-week scheduling period to help accommodate appointments, personal commitments, and time off. Following orientation, nurses are typically assigned more frequently to their preferred specialty area while maintaining competency across all surgical services.

One of the unique benefits of joining our team is the opportunity to build strong professional relationships with our surgeons and interdisciplinary team members, fostering a supportive culture focused on collaboration, growth, and outstanding patient outcomes.

How you'll contribute

ACertified Surgical Technologist (CST) who excels in this role:

• Works closely with all emergency services staff

• Establishes positive relationships with patients/families and visitors

• Performs aseptic surgical techniques while functioning as a surgical assistant for trauma alerts/procedures

• Responsible for the proper collection of most specimens used in laboratory analysis within the scope of their knowledge and experience (Phlebotomy, POC testing)

• Performs point of care testing, and follows appropriate quality control procedures

• Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as appropriate, including the transporting of patients throughout the facility

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of a surgical technologist program. Additional requirements include:

• National Certification or if was employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function in another health care facility during the 2 years immediately preceding December 28, 2020, thirty (30) hours of continuing education every 2 years.
• CPR
• One year of experience preferred

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."