Non-Emp CST - 30

Department

SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210 Worker Sub Type

Agency Work Shift

Pay Grade

Job Description

The CST is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon 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. They 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course required.

Certifications & Licensure

State Board certification required prior to start of employment

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'HealthCare Provider' - AHA approved required.

• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Demonstrates expertise in the delivery of care and possesses the skills necessary to perform complex tasks.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served.

Must have reliable means of phone communication with hospital.

Physical Demands

17 A Medical Technician / Other Technicians / Assistants

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include :

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.