SURGICAL TECH_PORTSMOUTH NAVAL

Medical Staffing Solutions, USA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A medical staffing agency is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist in Portsmouth, Virginia. The role involves assisting surgeons during procedures and maintaining sterile environments while ensuring patient safety and privacy. Candidates must hold a valid license from the Virginia Board of Medicine and preferably have experience in ambulatory surgical centers. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential for this position, which offers competitive pay at $65.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensure from Virginia Board of Medicine required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Experience in an ambulatory surgical center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of operating room procedures

Strong knowledge of surgical procedures

Effective communication

Independence in decision making

Education

Completion of an appropriate surgical assistant program

Job description

About the job SURGICAL TECH_PORTSMOUTH NAVAL

Surgical Technologists

We are accepting FULL-TIME/PRN Candidates

License with the Virginia Board of Medicine

A current credential as a surgical assistant or surgical first assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or their successors; or

Successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicants service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.

Practice as a surgical assistant in the Commonwealth at any time in the six months immediately prior to July 1, 2020.

Base Pay Rate P/Hr $65.00

Qualifications

• Licensure: Completion of an appropriate surgical assistant program: Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, maintaining integrity of the sterile field and draping the surgical patient within the surgeons guidelines.
• Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Independent decision making skills - ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees.
• Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to