Certified Surgical Technician- Cardiac Specialist

About the role

Certified Surgical Technologists play a critical role in the success of every procedure and every patient outcome at TriHealth. You will join a respected, people-focused health system where your technical expertise, dedication, and teamwork truly make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and others in the CVOR.
• Updates surgeon preference cards, maintains specialty surgical supplies and instrument trays, and mentors new CST team members in orientation and RN team members learning to scrub cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Works in a high-stress, fast-paced environment caring for high acuity patients.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and performs as a leader in the CVOR.

Requirements

• High School Degree
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology (non-accredited schools accepted if hired prior to 2019)
• Surgical Technologist certification required

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for a 2-year work commitment (for external candidates only)
• Competitive shift differentials
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting
• Lifting 50+ lbs - Frequently
• Lifting 11-50 lbs - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Using Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Far Visual Acuity - Frequently
• Near Visual Acuity - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello."
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
• Excel: Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect: Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value: Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
• Engage: Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.