Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program (Healthy U)

Health savings account & FSA

Dine-related campus discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a qualified Surgical Technologist to support surgeons in the OR, ensuring sterile technique and instrument readiness for procedures. You will assist with setup, passing instruments, and maintaining patient safety under supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and NBSTSA certification with BLS. Virginia-based hires must hold VA state licensure prior to starting orientation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• VA state license required if working in Virginia; NBSTSA certification and BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider) required.
• Experience demonstrating sterile and aseptic technique and safe operating room practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during invasive procedures under supervision.
• Ensure operating room safety, proper equipment function, and instrument readiness.
• Maintain sterile technique and support patient safety throughout procedures.
• Prepare, pass, and manage instruments and supplies as needed.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Education

Graduated from an accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Department

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

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

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.

Company Growth

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.