Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Inpatient Surgery - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital (PRN)

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates operative and other invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The role maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. This is a PRN, as-needed position in Inpatient Surgery at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with a days/afternoons work shift.

The position serves as the scrub person and assists with procedures, prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments, performs surgical counts with the circulating RN, preserves aseptic technique, and helps ensure the sterility of the field. Additional duties include specimen handling, reporting implants and other devices to the circulator, preparing patients as indicated, assisting with catheter insertion and CPR as needed, and cleaning the procedure room and instruments. The technologist also supports patient safety, cost-conscious resource use, performance improvement, education and competency activities, and orientation of new staff and students as assigned. On-call availability, flexibility with staffing and scheduling, and compliance with organizational policies are expected.

Requirements

• Certification by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA; Tech in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) through NCCT, subject to the stated location restrictions; or NCCT certification. State-specific certification requirements apply in South Carolina and Virginia, and the posting specifies additional acceptance rules for certifications obtained before 2008.
• Associate degree, vocational certification, or military certificate in Surgical Technology.
• BLS Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH; it is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• Skills in following instructions, working independently, anatomy, anticipating needs, communication, critical thinking, infection control, urgency, physiology, surgical conscience, professionalism, self-direction, taking direction, teamwork, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of AORN and AST recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association is preferred at hire for BSMH.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the scrub person and assist during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling required supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments and perform surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintain an organized sterile field, take corrective action to preserve sterility, assist with sterile draping, provide instruments and supplies, and maintain aseptic technique.
• Retrieve, collect, and correctly label specimens.
• Report implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
• Prepare cases completely and adapt to special instrument, supply, and equipment needs for different patient populations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patients’ rights and responsibilities and understanding of Advance Directives.
• Assist in CPR as needed.
• Assist with pre- and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with BSMH policy.
• Participate in ongoing education and competency verification.
• Use resources cost-consciously and offer performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in patient safety care measures.
• Be available for scheduled on-call duty within departmental time frames.
• Participate in orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Perform surgical skin preparation and clipping as indicated, and insert urinary catheters as required.
• Adapt to unit or area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintain personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree