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Certified Surgical Tech - Labor & Delivery - Day/Evening

VCU Health

#BLS #Patient Care #Operating Room #Sterile Field #Clinical Support #Surgical Instruments #CST #Trauma Center #Labor & Delivery

Quick overview

The Surgical Technologist II is responsible for setting up sterile fields, gathering surgical supplies, and passing instruments to surgeons during procedures. They also perform surgical count procedures and serve as a preceptor to less experienced staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed a surgical technology, military, or LPN program. Certification as a CST, TS-C, or CORST is required along with registration with the Virginia State Board of Medicine.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient careProblem solvingEmotional supportTeam collaborationEquipment maintenanceSurgical technologyInstrument handlingOperating room assistanceSterile field setupSurgical count procedures

Job description

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply*
The Surgical Technologist II (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used. This position passes instruments to surgeons during surgery. This position also performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases. The Surgical Technologist II serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists and takes call for routine and high acuity cases after orientation period. This role also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: 1. Registration with the Virginia State Board of Medicine and 2. Hired after 12/31/21- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required OR Hired Prior to 12/31/21- CST or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) or Certified Operating Room or Surgical Technician (CORST) certification Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine, Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification Current CST; TS-C or CORST required Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position. Experience PREFERRED: 2 years expereince as a surgical technnologist or related scrub technician position Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or a military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program Education/training PREFERRED: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program Independent action(s) required: Functions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing direct patient care, emotional support and problem solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policies and procedures. Requires 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. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee’s specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Schedules, 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. Takes independent call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.

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