Surgical Technologist Certified Advanced

Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

This is your opportunity to ensure that surgeons, gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, and patients have what they need for the best possible outcomes. We’ll ensure that you have what you need to succeed when you become part of the team at Carilion Clinic. Our community-based healthcare network includes seven hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, we invite you to play an important role as we inspire optimal health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Join our award-winning organization, which has earned the Five-Star Award for outpatient surgery from the Professional Research Corporation, and learn how working with an award-winning regional leader can brighten your future through extensive training, advancement potential, and professional support. The Certified Surgical Technologist (Advanced) participates in the delivery of individualized peri-operative nursing care under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician or a registered professional nurse. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to assure quality patient care. The Certified Surgical Technologist (Advanced) Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages served. Contributes to Carilion Clinics performance improvement activities and supports service area/facility/organization initiatives. Participates in unit educational activities. Advocates for the patient, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Works as a professional colleague with the physician to enhance the effectiveness of patient care. Assists the anesthesiologist when applicable. Establishes and maintains a sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment. Correctly and safely passes instruments to clinician. Participants in surgical counts (sponge, needle and instruments), per policy Follows policies, procedures, all regulatory standards and patient safety goals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist training program and holds a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology
Experience gained through hands-on experience and are grandfathered in the State of Va
Candidate has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology during the person's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States
5 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.
Certified in Surgical Technology (CST) required.
Obtain and/or maintain licensure with the Va Department of Health Professions.
Knowledge of instrumentations.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Participates in the delivery of individualized peri-operative nursing care under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician or a registered professional nurse.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to assure quality patient care.
Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages served.
Contributes to Carilion Clinics performance improvement activities and supports service area/facility/organization initiatives.
Participates in unit educational activities.
Advocates for the patient, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
Works as a professional colleague with the physician to enhance the effectiveness of patient care.
Assists the anesthesiologist when applicable.
Establishes and maintains a sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment.
Correctly and safely passes instruments to clinician.
Participants in surgical counts (sponge, needle and instruments), per policy
Follows policies, procedures, all regulatory standards and patient safety goals.