Student - Surgical Technologist

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The surgical technology student participates in the care of the surgical patient. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and supervised by a Surgical Technologist attends to the patient direct care needs in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within the policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.

• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.

• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.

• Retrieves and passes off specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.

• Reports any implanted devices catheters drains and packing to circulator.

• Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge with the ability to adapt of special instruments supplies and equipment needs for patient populations.

• Demonstrates knowledge of patients rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.

• Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.

• Assists in CPR as needed.

• Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.

• BSMH Surgical Technologist are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.

• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.

• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.

• Participates in all patient safety care measures.

• Accessible for on call as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.

• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.

• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Complete first semester of clinical rotation accredited surgical technologist program (required)

Work Experience

One year of perioperative operating room or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Bon Secours 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&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly 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 youd 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 . 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 .