Surgical Technologist-Surgery- St. Elizabeth Hospital

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

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to assist surgical teams by preparing operating rooms and ensuring a sterile environment. This full-time role involves collaboration with medical staff and requires relevant certifications. Join a compassionate team dedicated to patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Assists the surgical team as the primary scrub technician.
• Prepares and sterilizes operating rooms and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating room equipment and supplies.
• Maintain sterile field and assist surgical team during procedures.
• Clean, wrap, and prepare instruments for sterilization.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree, Surgical Tech

Vocational Certification, Surgical Tech

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement

  St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown

  • $7,500 Sign On Bonus Available
  • Join our team today!
    • Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
    • Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve
    • Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend

  As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

  Job Summary:

  The Certified Surgical Tech assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub technician who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. The Surgical Tech is also tasked with preparing and sterilizing the operating rooms, as well as the necessary equipment and instruments, prior to any surgical procedure. Working collaboratively and promoting teamwork is key to success in this Certified Surgical Tech position.

  Essential Functions:

  • Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
  • Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions
  • Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures
  • Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
  • Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
  • Other duties as assigned

  SHIFT/SCHEDULE

  • Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
  • Shift Time - All Shifts
  • This position will have scheduled shifts some weekends

  Education:

  • Associates Degree, Surgical Tech
  • Or, Vocational Certification, Surgical Tech

  Licensing & Certifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

  Experience (preferred):

  • Minimum of one year perioperative experience, can include military training for surgical technologists and/or operating room technicians

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Inpatient Surgery - St. Elizabeth

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .