Certified Surgical Tech

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech (CST) is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective invasive surgical procedures. The CST helps maintain a safe operating-room environment, ensures equipment functions properly, and supports 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 the care of the population assigned to them. The CST I must complete yearly mandatory competencies, unit-specific competencies identified by the Supervisor or Manager, and Professional Practice Ladder requirements. The portfolio must be current and submitted to the Supervisor or Manager annually by March 1. The CST may also be assigned to precept or train new employees or students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course.
• NBSTSA certification required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required; new hires must have appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
• If working in Virginia, obtain a Virginia state license before the start of employment.
• Demonstrate expertise in care delivery and the skills necessary to perform complex tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess and interpret patient-status data for the age groups served.
• Have a reliable means of phone communication with the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures under a surgeon’s supervision.
• Help maintain a safe operating-room environment and ensure equipment functions properly.
• Apply sterile and aseptic technique, knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures, and relevant tools and technologies to support invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide care for the patient population assigned to the CST I.
• Complete yearly mandatory competencies, unit-specific competencies identified by the Supervisor or Manager, and Professional Practice Ladder requirements.
• Keep the portfolio current and submit it to the Supervisor or Manager annually by March 1.
• Precept and/or train new employees or students as appropriate and assigned.

Benefits

• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthy U incentive-based wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed