Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Healthcare•Salem, VA
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Technologist assists with nursing care for patients under the supervision of an OR Registered Nurse and serves as the sterile scrub person for patients undergoing surgery in the operating room. The role establishes and maintains the sterile surgical field using aseptic technique and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, physicians’ preferences, and surgical instrumentation. The technologist assists with operating room setup, equipment, patient positioning, and breakdown of the instrument table, and performs supply management duties.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent training.
- Certified Surgical Technologist and licensed with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technician.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient nursing care under the supervision of an OR Registered Nurse.
- Function as the sterile scrub person for patients undergoing surgery in the OR.
- Set up the sterile surgical field using aseptic technique.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physician preferences, and surgical instrumentation, including suturing, passing, dissecting, retracting, and closing surgical wounds.
- Assist the circulating Registered Nurse with operating room setup and equipment.
- Assist with positioning surgical patients.
- Break down the instrument table.
- Perform supply management duties.
Benefits
- Relocation bonus of $10,000.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
