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This position rewards you with:

• A $15,000 sign on bonus for full time new hires

• Referral bonus incentive programs

• Competitive paid time off accrual

• Excellent health benefits through UMR

• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth

• And more!

Surgical Technologist Certified - Cardiac Team - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours (8 Hour Shifts)

• Shift Times - Rotating (1st Shift - 6:30a-3p, 2nd Shift - 2:30p-11p, 3rd Shift - 10:30p-7a)

• Rotating Call Schedule

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.

Essential Job Functions

• ​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.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• 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

Education

• Graduate of accredited surgical technologist program (required)

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in an operating room (required)
• Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred)

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 
• May have periods of constant interruptions.

*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Able to Work Independently
• Anatomy
• Anticipate Needs
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Infection Control
• Knowledge of AORN and AST Recommendations
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Physiology
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Professionalism
• Self-Directed
• Takes Direction
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].