Surgical Technician

MEDRVA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

60d•$27 - $37

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Operation Manager for Surgical Services, the Surgical Technician assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to MEDARVA policies. The role supports operative procedures by preparing supplies and equipment, anticipating the needs of the operative team, participating in patient care and safety processes, and helping maintain the operating room and its equipment. The position is cross-trained to work in more than one specialty as needed and shares responsibility for covering late cases. The employee is expected to follow infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and cost-containment practices; contribute to quality improvement and professional development; and provide responsive, respectful service to patients. The physical demands include intermittent lifting and supporting of patients, including lifting and supporting up to 100 pounds or more, along with a range of standing, walking, reaching, bending, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to learn and apply new skills.
Understanding of and ability to apply principles of surgical asepsis and patient safety.
Ability to properly scrub and/or assist the surgeon in operative procedures.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current ORT Certification.
Licensed with the Virginia State Board.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technologists preferred.
Minimum of two years of operating-room knowledge and experience preferred.
Two years of ambulatory surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Select and prepare supplies for operative procedures based on knowledge, preference cards, and the physician’s plan of care; use supplies and equipment appropriately.
Participate in operative procedures, anticipate the needs of the operative team, and assist with moving and positioning patients when needed.
Recognize problems during procedures and initiate appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Provide direct and indirect patient care as directed by the physician, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient requirements; use medical equipment according to standards and maintain competence in ambulatory surgery.
Participate in time-outs and verify the correct operative site with operating-room team members.
Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the Circulator when appropriate to the surgery.
Mix medications safely and accurately and properly label syringes and medication containers on the sterile field.
Maintain instruments and equipment in working order; ensure broken or missing instruments are repaired or replaced and notify the Operations Manager for Surgical Services or appropriate Service Coordinator when loaner equipment is needed.
Work with the surgical team to turn over the room after procedures.
Cross-train to function in more than one specialty as needed and share responsibility for covering late cases.
Carry out physician orders efficiently and appropriately.
Practice Universal Precautions and use available personal protective equipment.
Participate in quality-improvement activities and seek ways to improve systems and services.
Complete mandatory annual education, participate in staff meetings and in-services, and take responsibility for professional development.
Respond to complaints in a timely manner and notify the Clinical Nurse Manager of Surgical Services/CNO of physician or patient complaints.
Demonstrate and adhere to SPSC Mission, Vision, and Value Statements.
Protect confidential information, provide information on a need-to-know basis, and comply with HIPAA practices.
Treat patients in ways that contribute to high levels of patient service.
Communicate effectively by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking questions when clarification is needed.
Follow fire and emergency safety, hazard communication, and infection-control procedures.
Observe cost-containment practices and comply with management decisions.