• Job Description

  Req#: R239863

  Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

  S cheduled Weekly Hours:

  36

  Work Shift:

  All (United States of America)

  Interested in working at one of our hospitals in Richmond, Virginia? Apply today and speak with a recruiter about your interests and skills!

  Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

  About Us

  As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

  Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Richmond Facilities:

  • St. Mary’s Hospital (Richmond – West End)
  • St. Francis Medical Center (Midlothian)
  • Richmond Community Hospital (Richmond-Churchill)
  • Memorial Regional Medical Center (Mechanicsville)
  • Southside Medical Center (Petersburg)
  • Rappahannock General Hospital (Kilmarnock)
  • Southern Virginia Medical Center (Emporia)

  Job Summary:

  The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment alongside the surgical team.

  Essential Functions:

  • Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
  • Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure.
  • Provides complete case preparation with the ability to adapt of special instruments, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative room and instruments.
  • Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure.

  Education:

  • Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

  Licensure/Certification:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred)
  • Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
  • Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)

  Experience:

  • One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

  Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

  Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more

  *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

  Department:

  It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .

• About the company

  Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.

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