Certified Surgical Technician- Cardiac Specialist

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN--CARDIAC SPECIALIST

Join a high‑performing, patient‑centered heart program where surgical technologists collaborate with leading cardiac surgeons in advanced OR environments, contribute meaningfully to complex procedures, and grow through exposure to high‑acuity cases, a deeply collaborative team culture, and cutting‑edge technology. This role offers a strong sense of purpose, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to deliver exceptional outcomes within a mission‑driven health system committed to excellence in cardiac care.

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

Schedule: PRN

Incentives & Benefits: 

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 not eligible for TriHealth benefits

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• 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
  
  Job Overview:

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. 

Job Responsibilities:

The CVOR team is a small group of high performing professionals. Team members must be flexible and able to fulfill on-call requirements. The certifed 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. It is pertinent to perform as a leader in the COVR; updating surgeon preference cards, maintaining specialty surgical supplies and instrument trays, and mentoring new CST team members in orientation and RN team members learning to scrub cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures. 

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently 

Climbing - Rarely 

Concentrating - Consistently 

Continuous Learning - Consistently 

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently 

Kneeling - Occasionally 

Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently 

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 

Use of Hands - Consistently 

Color Vision - Frequently 

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• 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

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• 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: ALWAYS…

• 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: ALWAYS…

• 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: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community