Surgical Tech

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper is welcoming a new era in healthcare, focusing on caring for the whole person by connecting with patients. The organization combines the talent and expertise of its people, system capabilities, and commitment to community health to improve the patient experience. As a team member, individuals have a voice in patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and contribute to making a difference in people's lives daily. The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to ensure the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This includes maintaining a safe operating room environment, ensuring equipment functions properly, and conducting procedures under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in sterile and aseptic technique, combining knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to assist physicians in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology program
Current Surgical Tech Certification required, or if employed prior to July 1, 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine required
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
Adherence to the Life Support Training Policy

Nice To Haves

Previous Surgical Technologist experience

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures
Ensure that the operating room environment is safe
Ensure that equipment functions properly
Ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety
Collaborate with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues
Keep co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues
Follow written instructions as needed
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served
Collect, organize, and enter information into the patient scheduling application
Assist with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist
Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique
Perform additional duties as assigned
Fulfill on call responsibilities as directed
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed