Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Ambulatory OR - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technologist II in Chesterfield. This role involves setting up sterile fields and assisting surgeons during operations, emphasizing comprehensive patient care.

The position requires certification and at least 6 months of relevant experience, while offering a chance to be part of a new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to outpatient care. Candidates must be prepared for all shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position.
• Registered by the State Board of Medicine and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field and gathers supplies for surgical cases.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Performs count procedures per policy.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Instrument passing

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Coming Soon to Chesterfield! Located at 10031 Nash Road, VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion will be a four-story, approximately 100,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care closer to residents in one of Virginia's largest counties. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will bring together surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, innovative care models, and more in a single, convenient location for Chesterfield residents.

We are hiring team members now to help build the future of outpatient care from the ground up in one of Virginia's fastest-growing communities.

The Surgical Technologist II (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used. This position passes instruments to surgeons during surgery. This position also performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases.

The Surgical Technologist II serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists and takes call for routine and high acuity cases after orientation period. This role also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field and gathers supplies for surgical cases.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Performs count procedures per policy.
• Serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists.
• Takes call for routine and high acuity cases after the orientation period.
• Learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Registered by the State Board of Medicine and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) or Certified Operating Room or Surgical Technician (CORST) certification.

Certification or Registration Requirement for Continued Employment

• Registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine, Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification. Current CST; TS-C or CORST required.

Experience REQUIRED

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position.

Experience PREFERRED

• 2 years experience as a surgical technologist or related scrub technician position.

Education/training REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or a military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

Education/training PREFERRED

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Independent action(s) required

Functions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing direct patient care, emotional support and problem solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policies and procedures.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, direct care which deviates from the standard and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Additional position requirements

Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee's specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interests of the work unit.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.

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