Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Inpatient Surgery (OR) - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician facilitates operative and other invasive procedures by preparing and providing required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The technician maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. The role includes caring for, preparing, and maintaining sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment; communicating with the surgical team; helping train and orient students and new staff; and following hospital quality, efficiency, safety, patient-care, and corporate responsibility policies. The technician provides care appropriate to patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric patients, maintains required certifications, and participates in required education. The position requires taking call according to policy and procedure. Orientation includes three to six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with surgeon preferences and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Certification through a nationally recognized certifying agency, such as NBSTSA or NCCT.
• CPR certification; certification must be obtained within six months of hire if not already held.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree, vocational certification, or military certificate in Surgical Technology; an exception is noted for those grandfathered in South Carolina as a surgical technologist due to working before 2008.
• Knowledge of basic sciences, including anatomy and physiology and microbiology, as well as asepsis, sterile techniques, and operating room techniques.
• Ability to complete three to six months of on-the-job orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide the sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for operative and other invasive procedures.
• Maintain the sterile field and anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team.
• Assist with the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• Maintain open communication with surgical team members to support a collaborative work environment.
• Assist in training and orienting students and new staff members.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and practices to meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Attend required educational programs, maintain required certifications, and stay current with policy and procedure changes.
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Mercy Health's Mission and Core Values, corporate responsibility policies, and Standards of Behavior.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients served, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Follow safety and patient-safety standards and initiatives.
• Take call according to policy and procedure.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree