Certified Surgical Technician

Join Bethesda North Hospital as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and become an essential part of a high-performing surgical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll work alongside skilled surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff to support a wide variety of procedures while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Bethesda North offers the opportunity to expand your skills, utilize advanced surgical technology, and make a meaningful impact on patients during some of their most critical moments. At TriHealth, you'll find a supportive culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and a commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Location

10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule

Night shift, Monday-Thursday

Incentives & Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for a 2 year commitment *For external candidates only
• We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• *PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Degree
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. We will accept a non-accredited school of Surgical Technology if hired prior to 2019
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Surgical Technologist Certification required

Job Overview

Apply specialized knowledge in various surgical procedures to expedite process and reduce patient risk. Assist in the preparation of the surgical area. Scrub, assist, and anticipate physicians' needs during surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to anticipate and prioritize tasks adjusting to changes with minimal help of explicit instructions.
• Advanced Technical Role that has broad knowledge of processes and/or tools required in the team or department through on-the-job training and/or certification or vocational training.
• Communicates effectively. Assists with patient flow activities and report patient related information & tasks completed to RN.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for patients consistent with the practice of aseptic technique, and the counting of sharps and instruments in the operative area.
• Performs scrub duties according to hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology, instrumentation, surgery procedures, and equipment.
• Provides solutions to unusual or less-frequent issues and questions.
• Routine work does not require instruction or support and new activities or special projects require only general instruction.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Occasionally
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10lbs - Frequently
• Lifting 50+lbs - Rarely
• Lifting <50lbs- Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - OccasionallyReading - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity Near: Consistently
• Visual Acuity Far: Frequently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community