Surgical Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course.
• NBSTSA certification required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required; new hires must have appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
• If working in Virginia, obtain a Virginia state license before the start of employment.
• Demonstrate expertise in care delivery and the skills necessary to perform complex tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess and interpret patient-status data for the age groups served.
• Have a reliable means of phone communication with the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures under a surgeon’s supervision.
• Help 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 therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide care for the patient population assigned to the CST I.
• Complete yearly mandatory competencies, unit-specific competencies identified by the Supervisor or Manager, and Professional Practice Ladder requirements.
• Keep the portfolio current and submit it to the Supervisor or Manager annually by March 1.
• Precept and/or train new employees or students as appropriate and assigned.

Benefits

• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• 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 disability
• Long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining