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UVA Health · 4 months ago

Surgical Technologist - Main OR - Part Time

Virginia, United States

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.68/hr - $32.05/hr

0+ years exp

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist responsible for preparing surgical instruments and maintaining the sterile field during procedures while ensuring patient safety and adherence to aseptic techniques.

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Responsibilities

Gathering needed supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures according to the surgeon preference card

Maintains the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgical team

Is constantly vigilant to the adherence of aseptic technique by all team members

Differentiates between sterile and unsterile items processed by various sterilization methods

Demonstrates a basic level of surgical case preparation by reviewing the surgeon preference card and case cart, gathering surgical instruments, supplies and equipment needed for general surgical procedures

Provides safe patient care at a basic level

Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and sterile conscience

Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures and patient anatomy

Demonstrates awareness of environmental safety practices for patient, self and team at all times

Able to take specialty certification exam upon completion of accredited surgical technology program

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationAseptic TechniqueSurgical Case PreparationBasic Knowledge of Surgical ProceduresBLS Certification

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled or graduated from a surgical technologist training program accredited by CAHEEP/ABHES OR NCCT Approved program

BLS required

Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA (The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) or NCCT (The National Center for Competency Testing) required at time of start date

Current Registration with Virginia Board of Medicine required at the time of hire