Certified Surgical Tech
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Tech (CST) is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The CST helps ensure the operating room is safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures take place under conditions that maximize patient safety. The role applies expertise in sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and related tools and technologies to support physicians performing invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. A CST I is responsible for caring for the population assigned to them. The position requires annual mandatory competencies, unit-specific competencies identified by the Supervisor or Manager, and completion of Professional Practice Ladder requirements. The employee must keep their portfolio current and submit it to their Supervisor or Manager annually by March 1. The CST I may also be assigned to precept or train new employees or students, as appropriate.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course.
- NBSTSA certification required.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider/HCP) or an AHA-approved course required; new hires must have appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
- Virginia state license required before starting employment if working in Virginia.
- Demonstrated expertise in care delivery and the skills necessary to perform complex tasks.
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span, and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret information needed to provide care for the age groups served.
- Reliable means of phone communication with the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate safe and effective invasive surgical procedures under the supervision of a surgeon.
- Help ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that equipment functions properly.
- Apply sterile and aseptic technique and knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, tools, and technologies to support physicians performing invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Provide care to the patient population assigned to the CST I.
- Complete annual mandatory competencies and unit-specific competencies identified by the Supervisor or Manager.
- Complete Professional Practice Ladder requirements and maintain a current portfolio for annual submission by March 1.
- Precept and/or train new employees or students when appropriate and assigned.
Benefits
- Zero-deductible health plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement savings match
- Employee assistance program
- Incentive-based wellness program membership
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts on on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
