Surgical Technologist - Main OR Wage

UVA Health System•Newcomb Hall, VA

16d•$26

About The Position

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services. These roles focus on the preparation, performance, and post-operative support to surgical teams. Responsibilities include sterilization, instrument preparation and handling, and or operational or hands-on support required during surgery. May work in our hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics, and have responsibilities from planning and preparation to recovery and follow-up. Does not include Perioperative Nurses. Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas. Requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations. Provides assistance and/or may lead and training to lower-level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. May lead daily operation activities.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduated from an CAHEEP or ABHES accredited by CAHEEP/AHEBS OR NCCT Approved program.
Experience: Three years of experience required.
Licensure: BLS required.
Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA (The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
Current Registration with Virginia Board of Medicine required at the time of hire.
Job requires standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive motion: passing instruments, lifting heavy instrument sets.
Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to lift/push/pull >50 - 100lbs.
May be exposed to cold, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.