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.

**_About Us_**

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.

**Job Summary:**

The Surgical Technologist II assists surgeons and nurses with preparation for aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the operating room. They will prepare the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment.

**Essential Functions:**

Assemble supplies and equipment required for the operative and invasive procedures.

Provides supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.

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

Prepares and performs surgical skin prep as indicated by procedure.

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

Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives

Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, lasers, Management Information Systems (MIS), laparoscopy, and robotics.

**Education:**

Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

**Licensure/Certification:**

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association

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)

Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)

**Experience:**

One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (required)

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. If you'd 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com