Perioperative Surgical Technologist: Impactful OR Team

Mary Washington Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to Care Bonus potential for

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking an organized Surgical Technologist to assist the operating room team. The role supports nursing staff by communicating patient status changes and preparing OR rooms with necessary equipment.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, draping, assisting in procedures, turnover, and contributing to infection control and quality improvement. OCR/CBOT training and certification timelines apply; VBM registration required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Graduate of an approved formal program in OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology.
• 1 year Cardiac Operating Room experience required.
• Internal associates: CBOT competency training within 9 months of placement.
• Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as Surgical Technologist is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the care team to form the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicates safe therapeutic care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
• Prepares OR rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
• Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up for procedures.
• Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Assists in turnover of room between cases.
• Provides input for changes to physician preference cards as requested.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Participates in infection control plan and quality improvement.
• Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and teamwork.
• Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

AHA BLS Provider CPR

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Cardiac OR experience

CBOT competency training

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 6 months

Virginia Board of Medicine registration for Surgical Technologist

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking an organized Surgical Technologist to assist the operating room team. The role supports nursing staff by communicating patient status changes and preparing OR rooms with necessary equipment.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, draping, assisting in procedures, turnover, and contributing to infection control and quality improvement. OCR/CBOT training and certification timelines apply; VBM registration required.