Job Title: Surgical Technologist II – Operating Room
Location: Roanoke, VA 24011
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: Up to $35.90 per hour
Position Summary:
Participates in the delivery of individualized peri-operative nursing care under the supervision of a licensed physician or registered nurse. Works collaboratively with the surgical team to ensure safe and effective care before, during, and after procedures.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate working knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Establish and maintain a sterile field and ensure all team members maintain sterile technique
Safely and accurately pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team
Participate in sponge, needle, and instrument counts per hospital policy
Follow all policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals
Support the nursing process across all patient age groups
Participate in continuing education and unit-based training activities
Requirements:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an accredited surgical technologist training program
Holds a current credential as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor
Alternatively, completion of a surgical technology program during military service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces
Experience:
No experience required
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
Certification in Surgical Technology required
LPN licensure required for grandfathered employees only
Must obtain and maintain registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professions
Life Support:
Must obtain and maintain AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
Other Qualifications:
Successful completion of a structured orientation program
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative surgical team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic hospital setting.