Certified Surgical Technician

About the role

Your Experience Matters. Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More About Wythe County Community Hospital WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A, and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $30.20 - $40.77 per hour.

Schedule

PRN | day shifts

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies consistent with the type of surgery being performed.
• Ensure good working order of equipment and availability of sterile instruments.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• Pass instruments to the physician during surgery.
• Continually account for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receive and process specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Set up and monitor the sterile field.
• Assist the team with cleaning of rooms to maintain 20‑minute or less turnover times.
• Return sterile supplies to proper storage areas and restock rooms.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room to the PACU or patient room.
• Use proper hand‑washing techniques to remove bacteria from skin and prepare for surgery.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. (Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program; years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.)
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire; Active license from the Board of Medicine or Health Professions in Virginia, or be qualified to be grandfathered into the regulations by the Board of Medicine.
• Minimum Work Experience: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) strongly preferred; previous operating room experience or central sterile processing experience preferred.