Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Outpatient

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available!Bon SecoursAbout UsAs a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.Surgical Technologist Certified – St. Francis Downtown - OutpatientJob 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)

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