Surgical Technologist I
About The Position
SMG Plastic Surgery in Princess Anne Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Full Time Surgical Technologist 1. A Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the surgical team who assists during operative procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and providing direct assistance to surgeons and nurses. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols. 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. This position cross-trains between Supply Chain and Material management.
Requirements
- Trade School Graduate, Surgical Technologist
- Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice.
- BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Prior Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares the operating room.
- Sterilizes instruments.
- Provides direct assistance to surgeons and nurses during operative procedures.
- Ensures 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 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.
- Works closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures.
- Cross-trains between Supply Chain and Material management.
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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- 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
Associate degree
