CST - Certified Surgical Tech - Inpatient Surgery
Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Defiance
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
**Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health****Surgical
Tech - Certified - Defiance:****Job Summary:**The Certified
Surgical Tech assists the surgical team by acting as the primary
scrub technician who handles the instruments, supplies and
equipment during surgical procedures. The Surgical Tech is also
tasked with preparing and sterilizing the operating rooms, as well
as the necessary equipment and instruments, prior to any surgical
procedure. Working collaboratively and promoting teamwork is key to
success in this Certified Surgical Tech position.**Essential
Functions:**--- Prepares and organizes the operating room
equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various
surgical procedures--- Assists in the maintenance of the sterile
field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing
the surgeon/surgical team of infractions--- Provides instruments
and supplies to the surgical team during procedures--- Cleans,
wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization--- Retrieves,
collects and properly labels specimens--- Checks and monitors
medications and assists with the placement of sterile drapes---
Other duties as assigned**Education:**--- High School Degree or GED
required--- Associates Degree or Vocational Certification, Surgical
Tech preferred**Licensing & Certifications:**--- Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST) certification--- Basic Life Support (BLS) -
American Heart Association**Experience (preferred):**--- Minimum of
one year perioperative experience, can include military training
for surgical technologists and/or operating room
technicians**Working Conditions**Periods of high stress and
fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to high noise levels
and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or
body fluidsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially
infectious materialsMay have periods of constant
interruptions**Physical Requirements**Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
34-66%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)
34-66%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%Stoop/Kneel 1-33%Crawling
0%Climbing 0%Balance 34-66%Bending 34-66%Sitting 1-33%Walking
1-33%Standing 67-100%**Additional Physical
Requirements/Hazards**Manual dexterity (eye/hand
coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear
alarms/telephone/tape recorderReach above shoulderRepetitive
arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity -
nearDepth perceptionUse of Latex GlovesExposure to
toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical
partsExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high
pitched noisesGaseous risk exposure**Patient Population**Neonates
(0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents
(13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and
older)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our
opportunities reward* your hard work with:+ Comprehensive,
affordable medical, dental and vision plans+ Prescription drug
coverage+ Flexible spending accounts+ Life insurance w/AD+ Employer
contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible+ Paid time
off+ Educational Assistance+ And much more*Benefits offerings vary
according to employment status**S** **cheduled Weekly
Hours:**40**Work Shift:**Days/Afternoons (United States of
America)**Department:**Inpatient Surgery - Defiance, LLC 1_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_ _recruitment@mercy.com._ _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_
_recruitment@mercy.com_
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