SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFIED

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist supports perioperative care, maintains sterile technique, assists surgical teams, and helps ensure quality patient outcomes. The role involves caring for patients of all ages and following departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may also be asked to perform other job-related tasks not listed in this representative summary.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist training program and current certification as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; alternatively, successful completion of a surgical technology training program during service in a branch of the U.S. armed forces.
Surgical Technology certification.
LPN licensure is required for grandfathered employees.
Obtain and/or maintain registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Knowledge of instrumentation.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Demonstrate knowledge of lifespan growth and development principles, interpret information needed to identify each patient's age-related and specific requirements, and provide care as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a sterile field and ensure the team maintains a sterile environment.
Correctly and safely pass instruments to clinicians.
Participate in surgical counts of sponges, needles, and instruments in accordance with policy.
Communicate with surgeons, gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, other necessary staff, and patients to facilitate continuity of care.
Follow policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
Participate in the nursing process for patients of all ages served.
Participate in unit educational activities.