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. As 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. **Certified Surgical Tech First Assist**    –Piedmont Orthopedic **Job Summary:** The Certified Surgical Tech First Assist is a proficient level practitioner who assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. They will prepare the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and will obtain special supplies indicated by physician. They are also trained to set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.  **Essential Functions:** + Functions as the scrub person and may assist the provider as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.  +  Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments 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 the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.  + Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.  + Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.  + Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.  **Education:** + Associate's degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)    **Required** **Licensing & Certifications:** + BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)   + 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)  + If employed in South Carolina NBSTA certification required.  If certified prior to 2008 NBSTA or NCCT certification is accepted.  **Experience:** + One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (required)  **Skills & Abilities:** + Monitor patient conditions during treatment  + Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care  + Analytical skills   + Working knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, asepsis, sterile techniques and operating room techniques  + May operate basic equipment/machinery.  + Ability to Follow Instructions  + Completes specific, routine task  + Knowledge of AORN and AST Recommendations  + Knowledge of Microsoft Office  + Attention to detail  + Critical thinking  + Communication with family members  + Teamwork  + Conflict resolution  + Active listening  + Relationship building  + Able to Work Independently  + Anticipate Needs  + Move with a sense of urgency  + Possess Surgical Conscience  + Professionalism  + Self-Directed  + Takes Direction  + Flexible  + Preceptor  + Role model  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 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. 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