Surgical Tech Certified

Mercy Health - Springfield, OH

Springfield, OH

Hospitals

About the position

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The Surgical Technologist facilitates operative or other invasive procedures by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment, while maintaining the sterile field and responding to the needs of the surgical team. This role requires a commitment to the values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the scrub person and assists 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 and provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient's rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
• Assists in CPR as needed and participates in pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures and is accessible for 'on call' as scheduled.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.

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).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification 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.

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