Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Mary Immaculate Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Newport News, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates operative and other invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment alongside the surgical team. The role is based in Inpatient Surgery at Mary Immaculate Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days/evenings. Experienced surgical technologists are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus; new graduates are eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Associate degree, vocational certification, or military certificate in Surgical Technology.
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA), or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati.
Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine if currently residing in Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience.

Responsibilities

Provide instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
Prepare, maintain, and organize sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.
Prepare for cases and adapt to the need for special instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assist with pre- and post-procedure cleaning of the operating room and instruments.
Prepare and perform surgical skin preparation and clipping as indicated by the procedure.