Certified Surgical Technologist-Cardiothoracic Open Heart

Certified Surgical Tech Cardiothoracic Open Heart CST Will float to OR when no Open Hearts are scheduled

Job Type: Full Time M-F with Open Heart call

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Surgical Techjoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center strives to provide:

• Low turnover reflecting team stability

• Highly supportive and collaborative team environment

• Peer-to-peer recognition

• Strong focus on staff well-being and safety culture

How youll contribute

A Surgical Techwho excels in this role:

• Before an operation helps set up the operating room and organizes sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment sterile linens and sterile solutions.

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  Checks adjusts and operates equipment such as sterilizers lights suction machines electrosurgical units and diagnostic equipment.

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  Maintains supply of fluids such as plasma saline blood and glucose for use during operation.

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  Prepares patients for surgery by washing shaving and disinfecting incision sites. Also transports positions patients on table and covers them with sterile surgical drapes.

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  Scrubs hands and arms puts on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments equipment and supplies used in the procedure.

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  Anticipates the needs of the surgeon passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.

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  Helps prepare care for and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis holds retractors cuts sutures and applies dressings as directed.

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  Cleans and restocks the operating room.

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  Adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) on professional standards and attends hospital in-service training sessions as directed. Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

Requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program (**Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.**)

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Tasha Colson by emailing

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has 537 inpatient behavioral health rehabilitation and transitional care beds and is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs School of Nursing and Allied Health education programs.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.