Surgical Technologist
Company: Orthovirginia
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
$5,000 Signing Bonus!!OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider
of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a
full-time, experienced Surgical Technician to join our outpatient
operatory! This position will include call, holidays and weekends.
Shift will be 3-12 hrs (6:45 am to 7:15 pm). Along with a
collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding
employment package includes competitive salaries, excellent
medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a
generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability
insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness
program.SummaryFacilitates the operative or other invasive
procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile
instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field
and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical
team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the
following:Promote the mission, vision, and values of the
organization.Function as a scrub person during operative and other
invasive procedures byassembling supplies and equipment required
for the procedure.preparing and organizing sterile supplies and
instruments for the procedure.performing accounting procedures in
concert with the RN circulator.assisting with placement of sterile
drapes.providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team
during the procedure.maintaining an organized sterile
field.ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions
as needed; andpreparing sterile dressings.Clean and prepare
surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the
decontamination areas.Assist with post procedure cleaning of the
operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room
for subsequent patients.Participate in and maintain ongoing
educational and competency verification activities applicable to
scrub person activities. 10 contact hours of education
annually.Perform interventions necessary to ensure patient's
procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level in
participating during the time out.Demonstrated appropriate sterile
technique and scrub technique.Ability to disinfect and clean
instruments, equipment as needed.Ability to work/assist in sterile
processing department as needed.Demonstrates the setup of the
operative field, including the back table as needed for specific
surgical cases.Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other
members for the surgical team.Provide consistent and comparable
care regardless of the setting.Collaborate effectively with other
disciplines as appropriate.Possess and provide good customer
service skills.Participate in quality review and performance
improvement projects.Use problem-solving and conflict resolution
skills to foster effective work relationships(teamwork) with team
members.Attend required meetings and educational sessions.Act as a
patient advocate and maintain privacy of all appropriate
information.Performs other related duties as assigned.Compliance
ResponsibilitiesCompliant with all federal and state statues
including OSHA. Compliant with all AAAHC (Accreditation Association
for Ambulatory Health Care) standards and OrthoVirginia
Policies.Job RequirementsRequired:High school diploma or GED
equivalentGraduate from surgical technologist programCurrent
Surgical Technologist license in the State of VirginiaBLS
certificationBasic Computer SkillsPhysical Demands:.Physically
demanding, high-stress environmentExposure to blood and body
fluids, sharp instruments, communicable diseases, chemicals,
radiation, and repetitive motionsPushing and pulling heavy
objectsFull range of body motion including handling and lifting
patientsManual and finger dexterityHand and eye
coordinationStanding and walking for extensive periods of
timeLifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 poundsWorking with
lead apron during special procedure casesCorrected vision and
hearing to within normal rangeWorking irregular hours including
evenings#NURSINGOVby Jobble
Keywords: Orthovirginia, Lynchburg , Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Lynchburg, Virginia
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