Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), CVOR

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is an allied health professional who works under a surgeon’s supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of 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 tools and technologies used to facilitate invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

A CST I is responsible for the care of the assigned patient population and must complete annual mandatory competencies, unit-specific competencies identified by the Supervisor or Manager, and Professional Practice Ladder requirements. The employee’s portfolio must be current and submitted to the Supervisor or Manager annually by March 1. The CST is also responsible for precepting or training new employees or students when appropriate and assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course.
• NBSTSA certification.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) as an approved Healthcare Provider (HCP); new hires must have appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
• For positions working in Virginia, obtain a Virginia state license before employment begins.
• Demonstrated expertise in care delivery and the skills necessary to perform complex tasks.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span, with the ability to assess patient-status data and interpret information needed to provide care for the patient age groups served.
• Reliable means of phone communication with the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures under a surgeon’s supervision.
• 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 procedures.
• Provide care for the assigned patient population.
• Complete annual mandatory competencies, applicable unit-specific competencies, and Professional Practice Ladder requirements.
• Submit a current portfolio to the Supervisor or Manager annually by March 1.
• Precept or train new employees or students when appropriate and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous 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 and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree