Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Unit Information

Location: Salem, VA

Floor: 2nd Floor

Building: Main

General Information

This unit features:

• 2 Operating Room (OR) suites
• Staff: 6 members (3 Registered Nurses, 3 Certified Surgical Technologists)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system: Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Essential Skills:

• ACLS & BLS certification
• CVAR experience

Preferred Skills:

• Scrubbing experience

Typical Procedures Performed

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Thoracotomy
• Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair
• Valve Replacement
• Pacemaker Insertion

Best Personality Fit

• Flexible and adaptable
• Knowledgeable and self-starting

Additional Information

Floating Areas: Operating Room

Dress Code: Light blue scrubs (provided)

Work Schedule

This role requires participation in weekday, weekend, and holiday call as needed.

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.