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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters · 1 month ago

Surgical Tech

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking a Surgical Technician responsible for assisting the RN and surgeon during operative procedures. The role involves preparing sterile setups, assisting with patient movement, and ensuring a safe environment for surgical patients.

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Responsibilities

Arranges and inventories sterile set up utilizing knowledge of asepsis and sterilization techniques

Assists in preparing and moving of patients, cleaning and room set up

Provides a safe and efficient environment for the surgical patient under the direction of the registered nurse within a defined scope of practice

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical technology certificationAsepsisSurgical instrumentsBasic analytical skillsInterpersonal skillsBLS-HCP CertificationManual dexterityAttention to detail

Required

Certification in operating room technology or surgical technology through the National Association of Operating Room Technicians required

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology, operating room technology or a school of practical nursing or equivalent program required

Basic knowledge to perform arithmetic calculations when maintaining record of charges normally acquired through completion of high school

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with the surgical team and maintain effective contacts with physicians and hospital employees

Familiarity and manual dexterity required with all basic surgical instruments, supplies, equipment and procedures

Basic analytical skills necessary to develop solutions to problems concerning technical needs of surgery

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when conducting procedures and operating special computer software

BLS-HCP Certification required and/or must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Preferred

Approximately three to six months of related experience, preferred, in order to learn sterile techniques, become familiar with anesthesia equipment and cleaning procedures, and learn inventory techniques

Company

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

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Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughter’s (CHKD) Health System operates Virginia’s only freestanding, full-service children’s hospital and its pediatric practices, multi-service health centers, and urgent cares throughout southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

Founded in 1961

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees