Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)- Surgery Care Riverside WAGE

UVA Health • Charlottesville, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities for this role include maintaining the sterile field, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and ensuring adherence to aseptic technique by all team members under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position involves basic surgical case preparation, organizing and prioritizing patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team under the direction of the circulating nurse. The role requires differentiating between sterile and unsterile items, demonstrating principles of aseptic technique and sterile conscience, and possessing a working knowledge of surgical procedures. Awareness of environmental safety practices for the patient, self, and team is crucial. The Certified Surgical Technologist supports operating room procedures, interfaces effectively with peers and customers, and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others. Leadership in the delivery of technical patient care is also expected. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Training Program required
• Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA (The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) or NCCT (The National Center for Competency Testing) required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required
• Current registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine required at time of hire
• Proof of registration will be required as part of the onboarding process; registration must remain active throughout duration of employment

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the sterile field
• Anticipating the needs of the surgical team
• Being constantly vigilant to adherence of aseptic technique by all team members under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Organizing and prioritizing patient care preparation in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team under the direction of the circulating nurse
• Differentiating between sterile and unsterile items processed by various sterilization methods
• Demonstrating principles of aseptic technique and sterile conscience
• Demonstrating working knowledge of surgical procedures
• Demonstrating awareness of environmental safety practices for patient self and team at all times
• Supporting operating room procedures
• Interfacing effectively with peers and customers
• Assuming responsibility for professional development of self and others per departmental policy
• Demonstrating leadership in the delivery of technical patient care

Benefits

• UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.
• 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.
• One of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.
• UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.
• Footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
• The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.
• All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED