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

Mercy Health BSMH•Toledo, OH

4d•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, and supporting the training and orientation of students and new staff. The technician follows hospital policies and safety standards, maintains required certifications, and attends prescribed educational programs. The position requires knowledge of basic sciences, asepsis, sterile techniques, and operating room techniques, generally acquired through completion of an accredited two-year surgical technology program. Orientation lasts three to six months to build familiarity with surgeon preferences and department policies and procedures. The technician must take call according to policy and provide care appropriate to patients across the lifespan.

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 employees grandfathered in South Carolina as surgical technologists due to work before 2008.
Knowledge of basic sciences, including anatomy, physiology, and microbiology; asepsis and sterile techniques; and operating room techniques.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

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 educational programs as prescribed, maintain required certifications, and stay current with policy and procedure changes.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Mercy Health's Mission and Core Values.
Follow Corporate Responsibility Program standards and policies, including applicable laws and regulations, and report suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
Promote excellent customer service and hold self and others accountable for service excellence.
Provide care appropriate to patients' age-specific needs and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Follow safety and patient-safety standards and initiatives.
Take call according to Policy and Procedure.