Certified Surgical Technologist, Acute - Full Time First Shift

As one of thenation'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.

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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. 

A CST Iis responsible for the care of the population they are assigned. A CST Iis required to complete yearly mandatory competencies, any unit specific competencies that areidentified by theSupervisor/ Manager as it relates to the patient population of their unit, as well as completion of the Professional Practice Ladder requirements. Portfolio is current andsubmitted toSupervisor/ Manager annually by March 1st.Is responsiblefor precepting and/or trainingnew employeesor studentsasappropriate and as assigned. 
 
Education 
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course required. 
 
Certification & Licensures 
If working in Virginia,VA State licenserequired 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. 

Must have reliable means of phone communication with hospital. 

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• 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, visitvalleyhealthbenefits.com.