Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Operating Room (CVOR), Weekend, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; Fredericksburg (VA); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking an OR Technician to support the surgical team under the supervision of the Specialty Coordinator and RN. You will prepare OR rooms, ensure aseptic technique, and assist in turnover between cases while maintaining equipment and supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS CPR certification, completion of an approved OR tech program, and about 1 year of cardiac OR experience.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Graduate of an approved formal program: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology.
• 1 year Cardiac Operating Room experience required.
• Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as Surgical Technologist required by December 2021.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with the care team to achieve desired outcomes based on physician preference cards and current assessment findings.
• Communicates safe therapeutic care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Prepares OR rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; follows aseptic technique.
• Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during procedures.
• Assists in turnover of room between cases.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment and supports infection control and quality improvement.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma

Surgical Technology program

Descripción del empleo

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient's plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice.
• Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient's perioperative experience.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set 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 according to surgeon's request.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.
• Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
• Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology.
• 1-Year Cardiac Operating Room experience required.
• For internal associates only: in lieu of cardiac operating room experience, applicants must successfully complete the MWHC CBOT competency training within 9 months of placement.
• Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Effective December 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as Surgical Technologist is required.

Required

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."

Compensation Pay Range:

$35.77 - $53.65