Surgical Technician (Surgical Tech) - Operating Room, Full Time, Day/Eve

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment. The Surgical Technician collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice. They communicate safe therapeutic care for the patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience, maintain and care for equipment and supplies, and prepare OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. This role follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures, drapes patients, and assists the surgical team during operative procedures. They also assist in the turnover of rooms between cases, provide input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request, and maintain a safe and orderly environment. Participation in the hospital-wide infection control plan and quality improvement process is expected, along with demonstrating effective communication, customer service, and team building skills. The position also requires accepting responsibility for professional growth and development and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (six months experience preferred).
Licensed Practical Nurse eligible to practice in Virginia with one year operating room experience.
Trained Scrub/Operating Room Tech with a minimum of seven (7) years hospital operating room experience.
Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
Effective December 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist required.
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to reach above/overhead.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

six months experience preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice.
Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience.
Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures.
Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
Assists in turnover of room between cases.
Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.
Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned.