Surgical Technician

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads•Newport News, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician works in the operating room and clinic at Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads, an Inspire Aesthetics Group partner. The role supports surgical procedures and patient care in an AAAASF-accredited surgical center and clinic, including assisting surgeons with local procedures and caring for patients before and after surgery. The work environment includes frequent exposure to blood or body fluids, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a surgical operating room. The schedule consists of four 10-hour days, typically 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with surgery days usually beginning at 7:00 a.m. The employee must be flexible to work at both the Newport News and Williamsburg locations. The position requires a Surgical Technician Certification. Ambulatory surgery center experience and ACLS and BLS certifications are preferred.

Requirements

Surgical Technician Certification required.
Extensive knowledge of sub-sterile policies and procedures.
Must be flexible to work at both Newport News and Williamsburg locations.
Able to work four 10-hour days; surgery days typically begin at 7:00 a.m.
The role involves frequent exposure to blood or body fluids, medicinal preparations, and other operating room conditions.

Nice To Haves

One year of ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.
ACLS Certification preferred.
BLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Know the names, uses, and locations of medications, supplies, and equipment used in the operating room, recovery room, instrument-processing areas, and storage.
Use surgical and facility equipment, including sterilizers, ultrasonic instrument cleaners, operating room tables, lifts and lights, cautery units, microscopes, lasers, suction, crash carts, EKG monitors, defibrillators, and washers and dryers.
Follow organizational policies and procedures and understand the duties of surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulating nurses, support staff, pre/post-operative nurses, recovery room nurses, scrub nurse technicians, and sterilization staff.
Ensure regular operating room and recovery room equipment maintenance and servicing according to established policies.
Ensure compliance with regulations and facility standards for quality patient care.
Set up the operating room with the supplies and equipment needed for each surgical procedure.
Clean and decontaminate the operating room after each surgery.
Handle and dispose of biomedical waste according to policies and procedures.
Process and send specimens to the laboratory.
Maintain the sterile field and technique during surgical procedures.
Ensure instruments and terminals are properly cleaned.
Assist the physician during surgery and help ensure smooth operating room flow.
Assist with clinical patient care, including local procedures, answering patient questions, and rooming patients.
Complete clinical charting for postoperative care, follow-ups, specimen collection, and consultations as needed.
Follow strict traffic control and maintain a sterile environment in the operating and recovery rooms.
Assist with facility laundry needs during downtime.
Maintain strict aseptic technique and adhere to the operating room and office dress code policy.
Transport, process, and sterilize instruments and surgical trays according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain sterilization and sterilization quality-control records.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform related work as required.