SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - CMC Endoscopy

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist supports perioperative care by maintaining sterile fields, assisting surgical teams, and helping ensure safe and effective procedures. Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, the role participates in delivering individualized perioperative nursing care and collaborates with the healthcare team to assure quality patient care. The position also participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages and in unit educational activities. The role requires basic knowledge of instrumentation, the ability to establish and maintain a sterile field, and safe, correct passing of instruments. The Surgical Technologist participates in sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and follows policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. The position is based at Carilion Medical Center Endoscopy in Roanoke, Virginia.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must qualify to practice as a Surgical Technologist under Commonwealth of Virginia requirements through an approved training or qualifying pathway.
Registration with the Commonwealth of Virginia as applicable under state law.
Basic knowledge of instrumentation.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to interpret patient information to identify age-specific and individualized patient needs.

Responsibilities

Participate in delivery of individualized perioperative care under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician or registered professional nurse.
Collaborate with other healthcare team members to assure quality patient care.
Establish and maintain a sterile field and ensure the team maintains a sterile environment.
Pass instruments correctly and safely.
Participate in sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy.
Adhere to policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
Participate in the nursing process for patients of all ages served.
Participate in unit educational activities.
Provide age-appropriate care and respond to individualized patient needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.