A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Come work at our brand new ambulatory surgery center in the VCU Short Pump Pavilion. Monday-Friday day shift hours•no holidays, no weekends, no call! The Surgical Technologist II (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used. This position passes instruments to surgeons during surgery. This position also performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases. The Surgical Technologist II serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists and takes call for routine and high acuity cases after orientation period. This role also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for
Hire:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST); Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C); or Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST) certification required. CST is the preferred certification. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current
AHA,BLS,HCP
Certification Current CST; TS-C or CORST required Experience
REQUIRED
Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technologist Experience
PREFERRED
N/A Education/training
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or a military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program Education/training
PREFERRED
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program Independent action(s) required: Functions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing direct patient care, emotional support and problem solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policies and procedures. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, direct care which deviates from the standard and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee's specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interests of the work unit. Takes call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical:
Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other:
Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Compensation Ranges:
Surgical Tech I:
$21.46•$33.26
Surgical Tech II:
$23.18•$35.92
Surgical Tech III:
$25.03•$38.79 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
