Surgical Technologist, CST (Surg Tech) - Operating Room (OR), Full Time, Day/Evening

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Surgical Technologist where you'll play a crucial role in patient care within a dynamic surgical team. This position involves preparing operating rooms, assisting during procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and care. With a generous sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to work in a Level II trauma center, contributing to a variety of surgical procedures while enhancing your skills and advancing your career.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible Shifts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved surgical technology program or LPN with OR experience.
• Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing the OR and maintaining a safe environment.
• Collaborates with the care team to develop patient care plans.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technology Program

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Operating Room Equipment

Surgical Instruments

Job description

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

Requires call, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed. M-F 7-3p primary. Flexible shifts and weekend shifts available.

Mary Washington Healthcare has excellent opportunities for surgical technologists to join its growing teams at Mary Washington Hospital, a Level II trauma center with 15 operating rooms including a cysto suite. The close-knit, highly skilled surgical team at Mary Washington Healthcare performs everything from thoracic, major ortho, cardiac, and GYN to minor outpatient procedures.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position assists nursing staff by communicating patient status changes and preparing the OR with necessary equipment.

Sign-on Bonus:

$10,000 Sign-on bonus for external applicants

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the care team to develop the patient's care plan to achieve desired outcomes based on physician preference cards, assessments, diagnostic reports, and standards 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 techniques.
• Drapes patients and assists during procedures.
• Assists in turnover of rooms between cases.
• Provides input for updates to physician preference cards as requested.
• Maintains a safe and organized environment.
• Participates in infection control and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team skills.
• Responsible for professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Clinical education/experience must meet one of the following:
• Graduate from an approved program such as OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (6 months experience preferred).
• Licensed Practical Nurse eligible in Virginia with one year OR experience.
• Trained Scrub/Operating Room Tech with at least 7 years hospital OR experience.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• One year of OR cardiac experience or successful completion of internal MWHC CBOT competency training within 9 months of placement. Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist is required as of December 2021.

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