Certified Surgical Tech

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a CST I in Surgical Services to support the operating room team. The CST I ensures sterile technique, proper equipment function, and patient safety under the supervision of a surgeon.

They will participate in mandatory competencies, precept and train new staff, and complete annual professional practice requirements, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• NBSTSA certification required.
• BLS certification required (AHA Healthcare Provider).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe, efficient invas ive procedures by ensuring proper sterile technique and equipment function.
• Precept or train new employees or students as assigned.
• Maintain patient safety and assist surgeon during operative procedures.

Skills

Surgical care

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together.

This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

Department SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $25.02 - $37.53

Job Description

The CST is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

They possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

A CST I is responsible for the care of the population they are assigned.

A CST I is required to complete yearly mandatory competencies, any unit specific competencies that are identified by the Supervisor/ Manager as it relates to the patient population of their unit, as well as completion of the Professional Practice Ladder requirements.

Portfolio is current and submitted to Supervisor/ Manager annually by March 1st.

Is responsible for precepting and/or training new employees or students as appropriate and as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course required.

Certification & Licensures

If working in Virginia, VA State license required prior to the start of employment.

NBSTSA Certification required.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.

New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Demonstrates expertise in the delivery of care and possesses the skills necessary to perform complex tasks.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served.

Must have reliable means of phone communication with hospital.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can.

Continued success depends on it.