VCU Health

Certified Surgical Tech

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Job Description

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. \\$15,000 sign-on incentive available for offers accepted prior to September 30th 2024. Terms and conditions apply.\\ Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Registered by the State Board of Medicine and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) or Certified Operating Room or Surgical Technician (CORST) certification. Certification or Registration Requirement 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 experience as a surgical technologist 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 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Perioperative Care Schedule: 3x12 4x10 5x8 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Rotating shift Weekends as needed Weekends only Ability to Commute: Richmond, VA 23298 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Richmond, VA 23298: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: In person