Certified Surgical Technologist
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Overview

• Location: Arlington, Virginia
• Unit: Outpatient Pavilion
• Start: As listed in the posting
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (6:30 to 17:00), 40 hours per week

Department Details

• Outpatient surgeries only. No inpatient care and no overnight stays.
• 6 rooms
• Case types: General, GYN, Breast/Plastics, Urology, Ortho (volume not yet determined), Podiatry

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Virginia
• Certified Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
• Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS
• Experience working with General Surgery patients
• Experience working with Orthopedics patients
• Experience working with GYN patients
• Experience working with Plastics patients
• Experience working with Podiatry patients
• Experience working with Ophthalmology patients
• Experience working with Labor and Delivery patients
• Experience in a(n) Outpatient setting
• Experience with urology surgery
• Experience with endoscopic/laparoscopic surgery

Preferred

• Influenza vaccination documentation (the date given, clinic information, manufacturer, lot number, and vaccine expiration date). Documentation does not affect clearance.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and eligibility: Government-issued photo ID; E-Verify; 7-year criminal background check (updated annually); EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start, then at each renewal); education verification
• Health: Pre-employment physical within 1 year of start, including an assessment of ability to meet the job's physical demands; negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; TB test (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start, plus annual TB questionnaire; measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella titers or vaccines; fit test within 12 months, with brand, model, and size on the form (the facility does not accept NIOSH approval numbers for model); seasonal flu vaccine required Oct 1 to Mar 31, with a cutoff of Oct 31 for working candidates. Medical or religious exemptions are reviewed case by case.
• Radiation: Attestation of Prior Radiation Exposure required for CVOR, CVOR Tech, OR/Surg Tech, and Operation Room (Adult and Peds) roles
• Training and competencies: Color blind test; Core Parts I, II, and III (updated annually); competency exam as applicable; electronic health record training (61 modules, 5 to 8 hours, must be completed before start); skills checklist as applicable; facility orientation, policies, and acknowledgements; two clinical references; work history verification (7 years)
• Badge: Agency badge and facility photo badge (passport-style photo with solid background); both must be worn at all times