Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)

RN.com; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams in Operating Rooms and the Labor and Delivery unit. The ideal candidate must have a high school education and is encouraged to obtain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification. Experience in Main OR and Labor & Delivery is required, along with flexibility for varying shifts. This role primarily involves preparing for surgery, passing instruments, and providing essential supplies.

Qualifications

• Must have Main OR and Labor & Delivery/OB experiences.
• Flexibility needed as shifts may vary.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a surgical team in Operating Rooms.
• Prepare for surgery and pass instruments during procedures.
• Provide needed supplies such as sponges and contain tissue.

Education

High School education

Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

A ST (often called a scrub tech) works as a part of a surgical team in Operating Rooms as well as in the Labor and Delivery unit. Surg Tech’s provide curtail support to a surgeon such as preparing for surgery, passing instruments, providing needed supplies such as sponges, receiving and containing tissue, and much more. Surg Tech’s generally work in a hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting.

Education / Requirements

• High School education is required to obtain a job as a ST, but they can also obtain an optional certification to make them a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• To become a CST, they must complete an exam through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NBSTSA).

Must have Main OR and Labor & Delivery/OB experiences; Flexibility needed as shift may vary