Giles OR Surgical Tech

Carilion Clinic; Pearisburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & V

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness facilities

Well-being app access

Childcare discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support perioperative care at the Pearisburg facility. The role emphasizes sterile technique, instrument handling, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care staff to maintain a sterile environment and contribute to patient safety across age groups. Requires CST credential and formal surgical tech training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed accredited surgical technologist program and current CST credential.
• Armed forces surgical tech training acceptable in lieu of civilian program.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains sterile field throughout perioperative care.
• Passes instruments safely to surgeons and ensures instrument counts.
• Communicates with surgical team to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Surgical technologist credential

Job description

Employment Status:Full timeShift:Day (United States of America)Facility:159 Hartley Way - PearisburgRequisition 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 TechnologistEstablishes 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 : NoneLicensure, 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 - $38.66Employee 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.Recruiter:REBECCA MINORRecruiter Email:[e-mail] more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.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-policiesBenefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion ClinicCarilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision BenefitsEmployer 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 centersAccess to our health and wellness app, Personify HealthDiscounts on childcareContinued education and training