Giles OR Surgical Tech

CP03 Carilion Giles Community Hospital; Pearisburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,500 - 53,258; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, &Vision

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support perioperative care and maintain sterile technique. The role involves assisting surgical teams, passing instruments, and participating in counts to ensure patient safety.

Candidates must be CST certified and meet education requirements. Education includes high school diploma or equivalent and accredited training; armed forces training is acceptable for those with service background.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required; LPN licensure for grandfathered staff.
• Ability to maintain sterile technique and handle instruments properly.
• Knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care per policy.

Responsibilities

• Supports perioperative care and maintains sterile technique in the OR.
• Assists surgical teams and passes instruments safely to clinicians.
• Participates in counts of sponges, needles and instruments per policy.
• Communicates with surgeons and staff to facilitate continuity of care.
• Participates in unit educational activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Perioperative care

Instrument handling

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist credential (CST)

Military service training acceptable for armed forces

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 159 Hartley Way - Pearisburg Requisition Number: R161701 Giles OR Surgical Tech (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Certified Surgical Technologist supports perioperative care, maintains sterile technique, assists surgical teams, and ensures quality patient outcomes. The Certified Surgical Technologist Establishes and maintains a sterile field and assures team maintains a sterile environment. Correctly and safely passes instruments to clinician. Participants in surgical counts (sponge, needle and instruments), per policy. Communicates with surgeons, gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, other necessary staff and patients to facilitate continuity of care. Follows policies, procedures, all regulatory standards and patient safety goals. Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages served. Participates in unit educational activities.

What We Require:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist training program and holds a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor. Or, has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology during the person's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.

Experience: None

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certification in Surgical Technology required. LPN licensure required for grandfathered employees. Obtain and/or maintain registration with the VA Dept of Health Professions.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of instrumentations. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Compensation Range: $25.77 - $38.66 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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