Surgical Technician - Mary Immaculate Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Newport News (VA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Zusammenfassung

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia seeks a Surgical Technician II to support surgical teams by preparing the operating room and assisting during procedures. The ideal candidate will have a certification in Surgical Technology and at least one year of experience. This role involves ensuring a sterile environment and providing excellent patient care. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Must be certified as a Surgical Technologist.
• One year of experience in a Surgical Technologist role required.

Aufgaben

• Prepare operating room for surgery by assembing necessary supplies.
• Assist surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and aseptic technique.

Kenntnisse

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile supplies organization

Patient care knowledge

Ausbildung

Associates Degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Surgical Technician II - Mary Immaculate Hospital

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. You could be eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign on Bonus for this opening!

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Surgical Technologist Certified II – Mary Immaculate Hospital
Hours: FT days

Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Surgical Technologist II is a proficient level practitioner who assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room. They will prepare the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and will obtain special supplies indicated by the physician. They also set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.

Licensing / Certification

Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required). If employed in South Carolina NBSTA certification required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTA or NCCT certification is accepted. If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine. BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care).

Education

Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required).

Work Experience

One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (required).

Job Functions

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.
• Updates physician preference cards based on market operating room design.
• Assists in inventory of supplies and places orders as necessary. Monitors instrument sets and orders replacements or requests repairs as needed and per market guidelines.
• Provides clinical instruction, direction and in-service training to department staff and serves as a preceptor.
• Achieves the competencies of all simple and complex procedures in at least three of the major service lines: Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, Urology, General, Vascular, GYN, ENT, Lungs, Transplants, and Plastic (not an inclusive list).
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of equipment and instrumentation, Lasers, MIS, Laparoscopy, Robotics.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]