Job Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment alongside the surgical team.
Essential Functions :
- Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
- Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure.
- Provides complete case preparation with the ability to adapt of special instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative room and instruments.
- Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure.
Education :
Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
Licensure / Certification :
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred)
- 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 perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
Mercy Health 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 S cheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Work Shift : Days / Afternoons (United States of America) Department : Inpatient Surgery - WestMercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,
30+ days ago