Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), CVOR

Valley Health System; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Health savings account

Job summary

Valley Health System in Virginia seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgeons during invasive procedures. You will ensure sterile technique, prepare and manage instruments, and maintain a safe operating room environment.

Requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, Virginia license if practicing in VA, NBSTSA certification, and BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider). First shift; pay range listed; join the region's largest employer as growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Virginia license required prior to start (if working in Virginia).
• NBSTSA Certification required.
• BLS Certification (AHA Healthcare Provider) required.
• AHA certification prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon under supervision to facilitate safe, effective surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure operating room safety and equipment function.
• Support physician performance of invasive procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited 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 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

• 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.

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!