Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Rotating

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

7d•$23 - $36

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II (operating room scrub technician) prepares the sterile field and gathers supplies for surgical cases based on knowledge of the instruments and equipment required. The position passes instruments to surgeons during surgery and performs count procedures according to policy. The Surgical Technologist II also serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists and takes call for routine and high-acuity cases after the orientation period. The role includes learning, performing, and completing assignments and responsibilities during the transitional duty period. The position works under the direction of an RN or independent practitioner when providing direct patient care, emotional support, and problem-solving, in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Supervisor approval or guidance is required for time or schedule changes, legal issues, direct care that deviates from the standard, and identifying educational resources for development. Duties may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the employee’s Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator and may be adjusted to meet staffing requirements or the work unit’s needs. After orientation, the employee takes independent call for routine or high-acuity cases. The position may serve age-specific groups as appropriate to the transitional duty assignment.

Requirements

Registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine.
Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), or Certified Operating Room or Surgical Technician (CORST).
Current AHA BLS HCP certification.
At least 6 months of experience as a Surgical Technologist or in a related scrub tech position.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a Surgical Technology Program, a military training program, or a Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist or in a related scrub technician position.
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Responsibilities

Set up the sterile field and gather supplies for surgical cases based on knowledge of instruments and equipment.
Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.
Perform count procedures according to policy during surgical cases.
Serve as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists.
Take call for routine and high-acuity cases after the orientation period.
Learn, perform, and complete assignments and responsibilities during the transitional duty period.
Provide direct patient care, emotional support, and problem-solving under the direction of an RN or independent practitioner and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Handle, transport, access, or make contact with medications and related supplies as duties require.