Certified Surgical Technologist, Acute

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgeons in the operating room, ensuring sterile technique and optimal patient safety during invasive procedures. You will prepare instrumentation, assist with draping, and maintain environment standards throughout cases.

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program is required; for Virginia roles, VA license and NBSTSA certification plus BLS are mandatory before orientation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Knowledge of sterile/aseptic technique and patient safety during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive procedures under surgeon supervision.
• Ensure operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly.
• Assist with preparation of instrumentation and maintain sterile field.

Skills

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Patient safety

Education

Surgical Technology Program

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 SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $25.02 - $37.53

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 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.

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.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. 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.