Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Cardiovascular Surgery - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role facilitates operative or other invasive procedures by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The Certified Surgical Technician maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. BSMH Surgical Technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy. They participate in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities, financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner, and offer performance improvement initiatives. They also participate in all patient safety care measures. This position is accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department. They participate in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned. The role requires preparing and performing surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure, and inserting urinary catheters as required. Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs and maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

Requirements

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)
If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and holds a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
BLS Basic Life Support (required prior to direct patient care)
Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire)
One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience

Responsibilities

Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patients’ rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.
Assists in CPR as needed.
Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in all patient safety care measures.
Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.