Certified Surgical Technician

Position:

Certified Surgical Technician Schedule:

Full Time/Part time

Organization:

Centra Health Location:

Southside Community Hospital & Bedford Memorial Hospital About Centra Health:

Set in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system including four hospitals, a network of medical centers, as well as various specialty and primary care practices located along the Blue Ridge. At Centra, providing excellence in patient care, utilizing the latest evidence-based research, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our belief system. Centra's experienced surgical team provides comprehensive care for many types of surgery in several areas of the body. Our objective is to provide each of our patients with the best experience in combination with excellent outcomes.

Job Description:

The Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients . Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements:

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Required Education:

High School Diploma / GED. Graduation from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied health Education programs (CAAHEP)-accredited school of Surgical Technology •

Required Certifications and Licensures:

Certification in Surgical Technology. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card. When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidate's job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person