Surgical Technologist I- Women's Health

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a night shift position in Charlottesville, VA. This part-time role requires expertise in surgical procedures, certification as a Surgical Technologist, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment focused on women's health services.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in operating room preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and sterilize instruments.
• Assist during surgical procedures and provide support to surgeons.
• Conduct newborn testing and assist in surgical repairs post-labor.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Sterile techniques

Patient safety protocols

Education

Trade School Graduate of Surgical Technology

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join our LDRP team in women’s services. This is a Part Time-night shift position in Charlottesville, VA.

Hours: 24 hours per week, 2 twelve-hour shifts. Every 3rd weekend rotation.

Call Requirement: Self-scheduled 24 hours in 6 weeks. Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for on call requirements. On call rooms available.

For candidates with Operating room experience, the department will train for OB. Training can take between 8 and 12 weeks.

Sentara Martha Jeffersons Women’s Health includes L&D, and a 24 bed post-partum mother/baby. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 to 1 ratio while our intermediate care babies have a 1 to 3 nursing ratio. Our LDRP unit also offers post operative care for complex GYN and Breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100-member team has cross trained to offer best in class healthcare to Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas.

We boast an NTSV CS rate of 18%, the lowest in the Sentara system and an exclusive breastfeeding rate of 85%, the highest in the Sentara system.

We are growing, with a new Sentara OBGYN practice opened in downtown Charlottesville fall 2023.

Strong culture of teamwork and professional growth, as evidenced by team engagement in:

• Dept Shared Governance & Perinatal Bereavement Councils
• Interactive Fetal Monitoring Strip Review program
• Simulation Drills, including Maternal & Neonatal Code, Shoulder Dystocia, & Malignant Hyperthermia
• Onsite Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) & Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification
• Perinatal Education Program for nurses new to maternal/child nursing
• Clinical Ladder Professional Advancement Program
• Our community maternity programs provide access to a wide array of classes, support groups, and lactation services.

A Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the surgical team who assists during operative procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and providing direct assistance to surgeons and nurses. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.

Will assist in newborn testing, function as surgical technician during operating room procedure, newborn procedure and post labor surgical repairs

Education

• Trade School Graduate of Surgical Technology

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Licensed in the state
• BLS required

Experience

• 1 year of Operating Room experience preferred
• Labor and Delivery experience preferred
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.
• Certified Surgical Tech preferred

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