Mercy Health · 3 months ago
Certified Surgical Tech- Mercy Fairfield
Fairfield, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMercy Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care, and they are seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to facilitate operative procedures by preparing and providing the necessary sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The role involves maintaining the sterile field, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process.
Health CareNon Profit
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
BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy
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
Qualification
Required
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) (TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), 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)
Preferred
One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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
Company
Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a mission-driven, integrated healthcare organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Kenneth James
Market Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati
Staci Lucius
President, Mercy Health Physicians
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