OB Surgical Tech

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Culpeper, VA

73d•Onsite

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVACH team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from 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.
N/A

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.
Complies with established departmental and organization policies/guidelines.
Maintains, operates, and monitors all equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and department standards.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served.
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.
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
On call responsibilities as directed.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.