Cardiothoracic Certified Surgical Technologist-Surgery- St. Elizabeth Boardman and Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associates Degree, Surgical Tech Or, Vocational Certification, Surgical Tech
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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