Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Rotating

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II (operating room scrub technician) sets up the sterile field and gathers supplies for surgical cases based on knowledge of the instruments and equipment needed. The position passes instruments to surgeons during surgery and performs count procedures according to policy. After the orientation period, the Surgical Technologist II takes independent call for routine and high-acuity cases. The role serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists and includes learning, performing, and completing assignments and responsibilities during a transitional duty period. The position functions 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 schedule changes, legal issues, care that deviates from the standard, and identifying educational resources for developmental needs. Job duties may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. Surgical Technologists work across all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift rotations and schedules are set with the employee’s Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator and may be adjusted to meet staffing requirements or the work unit’s needs. The position requires registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine and current BLS and surgical technologist certification for continued employment.

Requirements

Register with the Virginia State Board of Medicine.
Hold current AHA BLS HCP certification and current CST, TS-C, or CORST certification for continued employment.
Have at least 6 months of experience as a Surgical Technologist or in a related scrub technician position.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate from a Surgical Technology Program, a military training program, or a Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
Be able to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with shift rotations and schedules subject to adjustment.
Meet physical demands that include lifting 50–100 pounds, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.
Meet job-related mental and sensory demands, including recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
Be able to handle a fast- or steady-paced environment, multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noise, and frequent change.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a surgical technologist or related scrub technician.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Responsibilities

Set up the sterile field and gather supplies for surgical cases based on knowledge of the instruments and equipment needed.
Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.
Perform count procedures during surgical cases according to policy.
Serve as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists.
Take independent 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 come into contact with medications and related supplies as required by the job.