Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), CVOR

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program discounts

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support the Surgical Services team. Working under a surgeon, you will help prepare and assist during invasive procedures, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

Graduates of accredited surgical technology programs are required; NBSTSA and BLS certifications are mandatory, and Virginia licensure must be obtained prior to start.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program required.
• Virginia state license required prior to start.
• NBSTSA certification required.
• BLS certification (AHA) required prior to orientation.
• Ability to provide care across the age span with emphasis on patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and maintain sterile technique during invasive procedures.
• Prepare and verify equipment and supplies for cases.
• Ensure the operating room environment supports patient safety and efficient workflow.
• Adhere to standards of care and medical asepsis throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical technology

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

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

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$29.40 - $44.10

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.

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