Certified First Assist Surgical Technologist
Salem, Virginia
LewisGale Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Travel Position in Salem, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist / Operating Room Technician (CST/ORT)
• Location: Salem, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• Unit: First Assist, Main Operating Room
• Number of Beds: 10 main OR beds
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Staffing: Each room staffed with 1 circulating nurse and 1 scrub tech
• Equipment: Standard OR equipment including advanced technology such as DaVinci robotic system and MAKO total joint system
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling: 10-hour shifts with rotating call on weeknights and weekends
• Floating Policy: No floating required
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided

Required Skills & Certifications

• Certifications:

  • OR First Assist Certification (licensed First Assistant with Board of Medicine in Virginia)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Skills:

  • Proficient in Orthopedics, DaVinci robotic surgery, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedic Trauma
• Advanced Procedures Performed:

  • Craniotomy
  • Spine fusion
  • Liver resection
  • Whipple procedure
  • MAKO total joint replacement

Additional Notes

• The unit emphasizes advanced surgical procedures and technology.
• The schedule includes rotating call responsibilities, offering varied shift experiences.
• No floating to other units, allowing focus on specialized surgical assistance.