Surgical Technician

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads•Newport News, VA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads, an Inspire Aesthetics Group Partner, provides plastic surgery care through a pre-operative care center and an AAAASF-accredited surgical center. The Surgical Technician works in the operating room and clinic, supporting surgical procedures and patient care. The role involves frequent exposure to blood or body fluids, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a surgical operating room. In the clinic, the technician may assist with local procedures and work directly with patients before and after surgery. The schedule is four 10-hour days, typically from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with surgery days generally beginning at 7:00 AM. The position must be flexible to work at both the Newport News and Williamsburg locations. Candidates receiving a contingent employment offer must complete required pre-employment screenings, including background and drug screenings.

Requirements

Surgical Technician Certification is required.
Extensive knowledge of sub-sterile policies and procedures.
Must be flexible to work at both the Newport News and Williamsburg locations.

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.
Be familiar with the use of 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.
Ensure regular operating room and recovery room equipment maintenance and servicing according to established policies.
Understand the duties of the surgeon, anesthesiologist, circulating nurse, and support staff within the organization.
Understand the duties and functions of the pre/post-operative nurse, recovery room nurse, circulating nurse, scrub nurse technician, and sterilization staff.
Ensure compliance with regulations and facility standards for quality patient care.
Assist with operating room setup, including supplies and equipment needed for each surgical procedure.
Assist with operating room cleanup and decontamination 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 patient care in the clinic, including assisting with 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 at all times.
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 records and sterilization quality-control records.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform related work as required.