Certified Surgical Technologist

Mercy Health Surgical Technologist OpportunityThank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Job Summary:The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment alongside the surgical team.Essential Functions:Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure.Provides complete case preparation with the ability to adapt of special instruments, supplies, and equipment.Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative room and instruments.Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure.Education:Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)Licensure/Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred)Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)Experience:One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)Cardiac experience highly preferredM-F 7-330 with flex scheduling depending on case volume and call every 4th day and every 4th weekend with 2 holiday’s on call per year (subject to change based on staffing needs)Applicants must be available within 30 minutes of on call notificationMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.