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

Mary Washington Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare OR rooms, pass instruments, and assist the surgical team during procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety.

Responsibilities include collaborating with care teams on patient plans, maintaining equipment, and participating in infection control and quality improvement efforts. Overtime and weekend hours may be required as part of a busy perioperative unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification is required at hire.
• Graduate of an approved OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology program.
• 1 year of cardiac operating room experience is required.
• Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as Surgical Technologist is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the care team to support the patient plan of care based on physician preferences and assessments.
• Communicate safe therapeutic care for patients throughout the perioperative experience.
• Prepare OR rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; maintain aseptic technique.

Skills

AHA BLS CPR

Education

Graduate of OR Technology / Surgical Scrub Tech program

Certified Surgical Technologist

Virginia Board of Medicine Surgical Technologist registration

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.

“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

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines*: Annual flu vaccine *MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,. Will be discussed at interview.