Surgical Technologist I
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment and assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The role involves maintaining patient safety and ensuring that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile. The Surgical Technologist assists in applying dressings, securing surgical drapes and transferring patients to recovery areas. Adheres to infection control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety. Works closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures.
Requirements
- Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice
- Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED
- Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
- No experience required
Nice To Haves
- Prior Surgical Technologist experience STRONGLY PREFERRED
- Prior Ortho ST experience STRONGLY PREFERRED
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment
- Assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments
- Maintains the sterile field
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon
- Maintains patient safety
- Ensures that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile
- Assists in applying dressings
- Secures surgical drapes
- Transfers patients to recovery areas
- Adheres to infection control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination
- Works closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
