Certified Surgical Technician- Cardiac Specialist

Job Description

At Tri Health, Certified Surgical Technologists are central to the success of every procedure and every patient outcome. When you join our surgical services team, you become part of a respected, people‑focused health system where your technical expertise, dedication, and teamwork truly make a difference.

Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Full time day shift

• Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for a 2‑year work commitment (for external candidates only)

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

PRN positions are not eligible for Tri Health benefits.

• High School Degree
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. We will accept a non‑accredited school of surgical technology if hired prior to 2019
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Surgical Technologist certification required

Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and others in the CVOR. Performs as a leader (updating cards & trays) and a mentor (orienting CSTs & RNs) in the CVOR.

• The CVOR team is a small group of high‑performing professionals. Team members must be flexible and able to fulfill on‑call requirements.
• The certified scrub technologist must be able to work in an environment that is at times high stress and fast‑paced while caring for high acuity patients.
• Technical skills are crucial in order to learn surgeon routines and to be able to anticipate surgeon needs.
• Update surgeon preference cards, maintain specialty surgical supplies and instrument trays.
• Mentor new CST team members in orientation and RN team members learning to scrub cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.

• Bending – Frequently
• Climbing – Rarely
• Concentrating – Consistently
• Continuous Learning – Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation – Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds – Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication – Frequently
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Lifting