Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Operating Room - Days

PART TIME - 20 hours weekly plus rotating call

Join our team at VCU Tappahannock Hospital, where we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare to our community and neighboring counties. As part of VCU Health, we uphold a commitment to excellence, affordability, and community impact. Located in the picturesque Middle Peninsula along the Rappahannock River, our hospital provides critical healthcare services in a serene environment.

Key Responsibilities:

•\tSet up sterile field and gather supplies for surgical cases based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used.
•\tPass instruments to surgeons during surgical procedures.
•\tPerform count procedures per policy during surgical cases.
•\tFunction under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements:

•\tLicensure, Certification, or Registration for Hire:
o\tCertified Surgical Technologist (CST), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), or Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST) preferred.
•\tLicensure, Certification, or Registration for Continued Employment:
o\tCurrent American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification.
o\tMust achieve CST, TS-C, or CORST certification within 24 months of hire.

Experience:

o\t0-2 years of experience as a surgical technologist required.
o\tExperience working in an acute care setting as a nursing assistant or aide (if no surgical technologist experience).

Education/Training:

o\tHigh School Diploma or equivalent.
o\tGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program, military training program, Licensed Practical Nursing Program, or Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (RN Interns Only).

Benefits:

•\tCompetitive salary and benefits packageLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: \nCertified Surgical Technologist (CST); Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C); or Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST) preferred \n\nLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: \nCurrent AHA,BLS,HCP Certification \nMust achieve CST, TS-C or CORST within 24 months of hire \n\nExperience REQUIRED: \n0-2 years experience as a surgical technologist \n\nExperience PREFERRED: \nExperience working in an acute care setting as a nursing assistant or aide, if no surgical technologist experience \n\nEducation/training REQUIRED: \nHigh School Diploma or equivalent \nGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program or Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (RN Interns Only) \n\nEducation/training PREFERRED: N/A \n\nIndependent action(s) required: \nFunctions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing indirect patient care, emotional support and problem solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policies and procedures. \nRequires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, direct care which deviates from the standard and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs. \nJob duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. \n\nSupervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A \n\nAdditional position requirements: \nSurgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. \nIndividual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee’s specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. \nSchedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interests of the work unit. \nTakes call for routine cases after completing probationary period. \n\nAge Specific groups served: \nAs appropriate based on unit assignment. \n\nPhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): \nPhysical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. \nOther: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances \nActivities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive, Repetitive motion \nMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking \nEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeDays

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