Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Healthcare • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist delivers high-quality, patient-centered care and supports efficient operation of the surgical suite under the supervision of the Circulating RN. The role prepares the suite and patient, provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team, maintains a sterile field, ensures proper instrument counts and equipment operation, and participates in patient-specific care. The technologist follows service excellence standards to promote patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Completion of a vocational training program in Surgical Technology.
• Certification in Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Organize the operating suite with the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day; review cases and ensure adequate stocking.
• Check that equipment and instruments function properly before procedures.
• Create and maintain an orderly sterile instrument table and use physician preference cards for setup.
• Prepare effectively for emergency and add-on cases.
• Transport patients to and from the surgical suite as needed.
• Assist with patient transfer, positioning, preparation, and draping in accordance with hospital standards.
• Perform or assist with the scrub, gown, and glove process for self and team members.
• Assist the surgeon by providing requested equipment, instruments, medications, sponges, and sutures; perform other duties such as holding retractors and cutting sutures.
• Anticipate surgical team needs and help maintain attention on the operative field.
• Monitor the patient and equipment, identify issues requiring immediate action, and report or respond calmly and efficiently.
• Assist with the maintenance and care of surgical specimens and handle specimens according to hospital policy.
• Follow department procedures for procuring, labeling, and handling medications, IV fluids, and irrigating fluids.
• Operate specialty equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and applicable policies and procedures.
• Complete sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and report discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon.
• Turn over rooms promptly between procedures, including cleaning, restocking, and setting up, cleaning, or removing equipment and instrumentation as needed.
• Participate in patient and procedural verification.
• Respond to lifesaving situations, including fires and disasters, and respond promptly to scheduled on-call situations.
• Help maintain a safe, organized environment and demonstrate commitment to patient safety initiatives, including patient falls and restraints.
• Ensure patient privacy and comfort, maintain confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocate for patient rights as needed.
• Apply aseptic principles and follow universal precautions and hospital and OSHA policies to prevent infection.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers, using appropriate chains of command to share pertinent information.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and use it to report potential patient safety issues.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED