Department

SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210

Worker Sub Type

Agency

Work Shift

Pay Grade

Job Description

The CST-FA 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.  The CST-FA works under the direction of supervision of the surgeon, provides assistance with preoperative skin preparation, positioning of the patient, draping, hemostasis, operative site exposure, tissue handling, use of instrumentation, suturing, cleansing of surgical area and application of dressings, and other duties, as requested by the surgeon.  They possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, cardiac surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Education

Associates Science Preferred

Experience

4 years   Healthcare/Medical – Surgical Services   CST experience

Certification / License

Certification as CST-FA required

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart “Healthcare required

Provider (HCP) – AHA Approved

Registered in state of VA as first assistant required

Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

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

Qualifications

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. Demonstrates ability to provide exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Demonstrates ability to perform diversified roles, services, or functions. Competent to provide care using the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development.

Must have reliable means of phone communication with hospital

Required to work a minimum of 2080 hours annually at VH

Works in partnership with the RN circulator, CST, and Surgeon in providing the most reliable care of our patients.

Maintains a professional attitude at all times and looks for ways to improve departmental processes. Responsible for continuous education in their role and maintains certification as a CST-FA, CVOR.

Physical Demands
16 A Medical Practitioner

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:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

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.