Certified Surgical Technologist

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Winchester, Virginia. The CST plays a vital role in facilitating safe surgical procedures, ensuring an optimal operating room environment, and supporting the surgical team. Candidates must have an accredited surgical technology education, 2 years of surgical experience, and relevant certifications such as BLS and NTSTSA. The role requires knowledge in sterile techniques, human anatomy, and patient assessment, contributing significantly to patient safety and care during surgical operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course required.
• 2 years of surgery experience required.
• Virginia State license required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
• Ensure the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly.
• Maximize patient safety during surgical procedures.

Skills

Expertise in sterile and aseptic technique

Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures

Ability to assess patient data

Education

Accredited surgical technology course

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

NTSTSA Certification

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.

Education

nGraduate of an accredited surgical technology course required

Experience

ce2 years of surgery experience require

Certification & Licensure

resIf working in Virginia, VA State license required prior to the start of employme nt.

NTSTSA Certification requi red.

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 orienta tion.

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.