Perioperative Surgical Tech - Collaborative OR Support

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to Care Bonus

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an OR Support Technician to assist nursing staff by communicating status changes and preparing operating room rooms with the necessary equipment.

You will collaborate with the care team to implement patient plans, maintain sterile techniques, and assist during procedures. A high school diploma and BLS CPR are required; eligibility for LPN or certification as a Surgical Technologist is part of the pathway.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certification required at hire.
• Must become Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team to plan patient care per physician cards and assessments.
• Communicate safe therapeutic care throughout perioperative experience.
• Prepare OR rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Drape patients and assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Turnover rooms between cases.
• Provide input for changes to physician preference cards.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and support infection control.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

LPN eligible with OR experience

Surgical Technologist certification

Virginia Board registration

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an OR Support Technician to assist nursing staff by communicating status changes and preparing operating room rooms with the necessary equipment.

You will collaborate with the care team to implement patient plans, maintain sterile techniques, and assist during procedures. A high school diploma and BLS CPR are required; eligibility for LPN or certification as a Surgical Technologist is part of the pathway.