<p>Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.</p> <p>Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.</p> <ul> <li>Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Demonstrates knowledge of patients rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding. Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives. </li><li>Functions as the scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by: assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure. Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure. Performing surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy. Assisting with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Maintains aseptic technique. Retrieves and collects specimens and labels those specimens appropriately and correctly. </li><li>Cleans and prepares instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area. Holding room. Assists with post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and preparation of room subsequent patients. </li><li>Displays and promotes teamwork. Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs. Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with policy. Pursues professional development and personal development. Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification activities. </li><li>Promotes cost containment efforts and performance improvement initiatives. Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost conscious manner. Participates in all patient safety care measures. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM EDUCATION</p> <p>Required Minimum Education: 2 year/Associates Degree</p> <p>Specialty/Major: KY: Graduate of an accredited surgical technology training program or equivalent experience</p> <p>Specialty/Major: Ohio: Graduate of an accredited surgical technology training program or equivalent experience</p> <p>LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):</p> <p>Required: BLS</p> <p>Preferred: Certified Surgical Tech (CST)</p> <p>Minimum Years and Type of Experience: One year perioperative experience preferred.</p> <p>Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word,)</p> <p>Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:</p> <p>Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans</p> <p>Prescription drug coverage</p> <p>Flexible spending accounts</p> <p>Life insurance w/AD&D</p> <p>Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible</p> <p>Paid time off</p> <p>Educational Assistance</p> <p>And much more</p> <ul> <li>Benefits offerings vary according to employment status </li></ul> <p>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 Employers, 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</p>