Surgical Technician- CVOR

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to work under supervision of surgeon and RN, facilitating safe invasive procedures. You will maintain sterile technique, verify equipment, and support the operating room team to maximize patient safety across surgical cases.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, and graduates from a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program with certification in Surgical Technology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate safe, invasive procedures.
• Maintain sterile environments and verify operating room readiness.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and patient safety is maintained.
• Adhere to Centra's quality and service standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

The Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse 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. Surgical Technologists 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. The Surgical Technologist adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.

Required Education: High School Diploma / GED.

Graduation from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied health Education programs (CAAHEP)-accredited school of Surgical Technology

Required Certifications and Licensures: Certification in Surgical Technology

Preferred Qualifications:

Twelve (12) months of experience as a Surgical Technologist