OB Surgical Tech-PRN

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Culpeper, VA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology program.
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist in accordance with Virginia Code §54.1-2956.12.
• Must hold and maintain a national surgical technologist certification (e.g., NBSTSA CST) or meet another Virginia Board-approved pathway (military training, DOL-registered apprenticeship, or applicable grandfathering criteria).
• Must provide proof of compliance prior to hire and maintain active registration throughout employment.
• Ability to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Knowledge of specialized instrumentation and equipment for various surgical procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure materials.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the obstetrician/surgeon and registered nurse in the operating and delivery room settings.
• Assists in the preparation of supplies and equipment for surgical and delivery procedures.
• Provides the appropriate instrumentation necessary for the obstetrician/surgeon to perform these procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in the operating room, including new products, procedures, and physicians’ techniques.
• Provides assistance in the maintenance of aseptic cleaning of the Operating Room pre and post procedure.
• Maintains a par level of supplies within the department.
• Performs indirect and direct patient care of the neonate, and female patients under the direct supervision of a RN.
• Provides patient care support, maintenance of nursing unit, housekeeping and dietary tasks, and clerical support for the nursing unit.
• Collaborates with the leadership team to identify and resolve unit issues.
• Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues.
• Follows written instructions as needed.
• Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application.
• Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED