Certified Surgical Technologist

TriCities Hospital; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCities Hospital in Hopewell, VA, part of the HCA Healthcare family, is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our Surgical Services Team. The role supports sterile field setup, scrubbing, and instrument management for procedures, ensuring high standards of patient safety.

The position emphasizes aseptic technique, teamwork, and adaptability, with on-call duties and ongoing professional development as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technology Program or on-the-job training.
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes aseptic technique to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Demonstrates competency in scrubbing as it relates to unit scope of care.
• Plans and provides equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs.
• Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room.
• Works as a member of the Surgical Services Team to promote teamwork.
• Demonstrates flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services and procedural areas to assist in the smooth operation of the departments.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Scrub Skills

Equipment Planning

Cost Containment

Teamwork

On-Call

Professional Growth

Policy Compliance

Education

Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 24.87 - 34.82 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Surgical Technologist today with TriCities Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• 1. Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field.
• 2. Demonstrates competency in scrubbing as it relates to unit scope of care.
• 3. Plans and provides equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs.
• 4. Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room.
• 5. Works as a member of the Surgical Services Team to promote teamwork.
• 6. Demonstrates flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services and procedural areas to assist in the smooth operation of the departments and maintain competencies as appropriate.
• 7. Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and in services.
• 8. Participates in department on-call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed.
• 9. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital.
• 10.Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of Surgical Technology Program or on-the-job training. Required
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist. Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support. Required
• Certified Surgical Technician by State of VA. Required

Benefits

TriCities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.