Surgical Technologist-Surgery/OR- Mercy Health Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. $7,500 Sign On Bonus Available. Join our team today! Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives. Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve. Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend.

Requirements

• Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required).
• If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
• If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).
• Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required).
• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred).

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 instruments 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 the 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 the circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patient's 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree