Surgical Technologist - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

4d • Onsite

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.
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Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Surgical Technologist Certified Cardiac Team - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team will prepare the operating room surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and will obtain special supplies indicated by physician. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team also sets up and operates a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to providing direct patient care)
• Certified in one of the following (required): Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Certified Surgical First Assist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - required to receive within one year from date of hire or transfer to position
• Graduate of accredited surgical technologist program (required)
• 2 years of experience in an operating room (required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiovascular operating room (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.
• 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.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator. Provides complete case preparation.
• 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.
• Monitors instrument sets during surgeries and reports to cardiac coordinator for repair or replacement needs.
• Provides clinical instruction, direction and in-service training to department staff and serves as a preceptor. Additional responsibilities may include room sanitation, patient transport/transfer, surgical positioning, establishing, and maintaining sterile fields, equipment, and instrument operation.
• Completes case setup/room turnover as part of surgical team in an accurate and timely manner.
• Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED