Certified Surgical Technologist

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the OR team as an Scrub Tech. You will prepare sterile fields, assist the RN, and support instrument handling and wound closure in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The role requires CST certification with Virginia licensure, BLS, and full-time night shift availability on weekdays. Sign-on and relocation bonuses may be offered as part of our competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technology Program graduate or equivalent training.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Virginia license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up the sterile surgical field using aseptic technique.
• Assist the circulating RN with operating room setup, equipment and patient positioning.
• Support instrument handling, suturing, passing, dissecting, retracting and wound closure.
• Perform supply management duties in the OR.

Education

Surgical Technology Program graduate

Certified Surgical Technologist and Virginia license

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Hours: Night shift (full-time, weekdays only)

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $24.87 - $34.82 / hour

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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.

Currently offering a sign on bonus up to $15,000 plus a relocation bonus of $10,000

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Surgical Technologist? At LewisGale Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The OR Scrub Tech/Surgical Technologist assists with the nursing care of patients under the supervision of an OR Registered Nurse and functions as a sterile scrub person caring for patients undergoing surgery within the OR suite. You will set up the sterile surgical field using aseptic technique, utilizing knowledge of: Human Anatomy and Physiology and the physician’s preferences for surgical instrumentation, suturing, passing, dissecting, retracting, and closing of surgical wounds. Assist the circulating Registered Nurse with operating room set up, equipment, and positioning of the surgical patient as well as break down of instrument table. You will perform supply management duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Surgical Technology Program graduate, or equivalent training (required)
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Licensed with the Commonwealth of Virginia (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technician (preferred)
• Hours: Full time, night shift (weekdays only)

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients' access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care - including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center - as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, 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 World's 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.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Surgical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.