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UVA Health · 3 months ago

Surgical Technologist - Surgical Care Riverside OR

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$26.40/hr - $26.40/hr

0+ years exp

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. The Surgical Technologist will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile field during surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques, and providing safe patient care.

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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 TechniqueBasic Surgical KnowledgeBLS CertificationAttention to Detail

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

Job requires standing for prolonged periods

Repetitive motion: passing instruments, lifting heavy instrument sets

Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills

Attention to detail and ability to write legibly

Ability to lift/push/pull >50 - 100lbs

May be exposed to cold, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease