Surgical Technologist Certified II
About The Position
Works under the supervision of OR leadership as a member of the surgical team, assisting with coordination of nursing care for patients in the operating room. Prepares and maintains equipment, instrumentation, and supplies on the sterile field, using simple to complex equipment, and cleans and replenishes equipment and supplies to support quality patient care. Participates in quality assurance, in-service, and customer service programs, and manages specimens and surgical counts. Serves as the expert for a specific surgical service by monitoring the surgical schedule for equipment and supply needs, preparing for daily case readiness, supporting the Specialty Nurse with surgeon preference cards, and identifying, communicating, and educating others about service changes. Must float among RHS facilities and perform equivalent competencies. Surgical privileges are established by the surgery department and medical staff and approved by the governing body.
Requirements
- Virginia licensure as a Surgical Technologist through the Virginia Department of Health Professions upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 90 days.
- Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA upon hire, or Tech in Surgery certification through NCCT upon hire.
- Ability to float among RHS facilities and perform like competencies.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a surgical technology program.
- One year of surgical technologist experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians to meet the specialized needs of surgical patients and build trusting working relationships with surgeons to support optimal outcomes.
- Anticipate supply and equipment needs so arrangements can be made in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Monitor and support personal and departmental needs, including flexing and shift changes, to meet department needs; use time productively.
- Maintain an aseptic environment during procedures and record breaks in technique according to AORN standards.
- Demonstrate proficient, procedure-specific knowledge of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Follow RHS policies and procedures and applicable National Patient Safety Goals, AORN, CMS, and DNV guidelines; identify and appropriately report noncompliance or violations.
- Maintain and update preference cards by communicating changes to appropriate team members.
- Build collaborative professional relationships with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
- Participate in and provide feedback on supply utilization and new equipment or product evaluations; identify and recommend cost-containment and waste-reduction solutions.
- Support and participate in training team members, volunteers, and students.
- Support the perioperative registered nurse and team in patient care.
- Handle and manage specimens and surgical counts accurately.
- Respond to customer needs throughout the department and facility, regardless of assignment, with a sense of urgency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
