SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFIED -New hire sign on bonus of up to $20,000, up to $7,000 in relocation assistance is available.

Full-time position; any day, any shift (United States).

About the role

The Certified Surgical Technologist supports perioperative care, maintains sterile technique, assists surgical teams, and ensures quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of individualized peri-operative registered nursing care under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician or a registered professional nurse.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to assure quality patient care.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentations.
• Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
• Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing.
• Participates in surgical counts (sponge, needle and instruments), per policy.
• Adheres to Policy and Procedures, all regulatory standards and Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages served.
• Participates in unit educational activities.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist training program and holds a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor. Or, has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology during the person's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Certification in Surgical Technology required. LPN licensure required for grandfathered employees. Obtain and/or maintain registration with the VA Dept of Health Professions.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of instrumentations. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Referral Bonus Program eligible.

Pay

Compensation range: $25.77 – $38.66 per hour. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.