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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registration by the State Board of Medicine and certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), or Certified Operating Room or Surgical Technician (CORST) are required for hire.
  • Registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine, current AHA BLS HCP certification, and current CST, TS-C, or CORST certification are required for continued employment.
  • At least 6 months of experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub technician is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Surgical Technology Program, military training program, or Licensed Practical Nursing Program are required.
  • The position requires lifting 50–100 lbs, exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.
  • The position requires recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking, along with adapting to a fast-paced environment, multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, and noise.
  • Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; individual shifts and schedules may rotate or be adjusted to meet staffing requirements.

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 during surgical cases according to policy.
  • 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 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 assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub technician is preferred.
  • Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program is preferred.

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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