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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room, Rotating

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be registered by the State Board of Medicine and hold Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), or Certified Operating Room or Surgical Technician (CORST) certification.
  • Maintain registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, and current CST, TS-C, or CORST certification.
  • Have at least 6 months of experience as a Surgical Technologist or in a related scrub technician position.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and graduate from a Surgical Technology Program, a military training program, or a Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
  • Be able to lift 50–100 pounds and tolerate exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
  • Be able to perform prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.
  • Demonstrate recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, ability to handle multiple priorities, and adaptability to change.
  • Work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; shift rotations and schedules may be adjusted to meet staffing requirements. This position also requires independent call for routine or high-acuity cases after orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Set up the sterile field and gather supplies for surgical cases based on knowledge of the instruments and equipment to be used.
  • Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.
  • Perform count procedures according to policy during surgical cases.
  • Serve as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists.
  • Take call for routine and high-acuity cases after the orientation period.
  • Learn, perform, and complete assignments and responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.
  • Provide direct patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of an RN or independent practitioner and in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.
  • Obtain supervisor approval or guidance for time or schedule changes, legal issues, direct care that deviates from the standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.
  • Handle, transport, access, or have contact with medications and related supplies as job duties require.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist or in a related scrub technician position.
  • Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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