surgical technician - , MD, United States - Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, MD

Description

Summary

Mercy Medical Center, recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2023, is hiring Surgical Technicians Come join our family of dedicated medical professionals Military veterans are also encouraged to apply


Mercy's Surgical Technician benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and catch up provision
• Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit
• Employer paid short & long term disability benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician ensures the Operating Suite is adequately prepared for procedure by preparing instrumentation and equipment. Assists surgeon by passing instruments during operative and invasive procedures. Maintains sterile technique at all times. Demonstrates the ability to clean and sterilize all surgical instruments. Actively participates in all performance improvement activities and team meetings.

Requirements


EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a Surgical Technology Program

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Certification Requirements:
• Certificate from Surgical Technologist Program or 1 year experience documented
• CPR Healthcare Provider required
• Other Requirements:
• Must possess skills in scrub role in Operating Room
• Works in well-lighted and ventilated area(s), as well as throughout the nursing service areas.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Willingly works beyond normal working hours, and weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, disease processes, including exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Participates in taking on-call to cover surgical operating room. Must be able to respond to this call and be available in OR within one hour of the call.

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.