Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery (L&D) - Night Shift (Wage)

Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Virginia seeks a Surgical Technologist with two or more years of experience. This role involves preparing for surgeries, maintaining sterile environments, and leading other surgical tech staff while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Surgical Technologist for two or more years.
• Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA.
• Current Registration with Virginia Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Gather supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Maintain the sterile field and assist the surgical team.
• Mentor other surgical tech staff and lead improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduated from CAHEEP or ABHES accredited program

Job description

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to gathering needed supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures according to the surgeon preference card. Maintains the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgical team. Is constantly vigilant to the adherence of aseptic technique by all team members. Is a mentor and go to person for other staff.

• Performs all duties of a Surgical Tech 1 and 2
• Employed as a Registered Certified Surgical Technologist for two or more years.
• Assumes leadership roles and acts as a mentor to other surgical tech staff.
• Actively participates in professional growth activities including attending regular committee meetings.
• Has exceptional knowledge of at least one specialty service.
• Participates as a member of a professional organization-healthcare-association

Position Compensation Range: $25.72 - $41.15 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduated from an CAHEEP or ABHES accredited by CAHEEP/AHEBS OR NCCT Approved program .

Experience: Three years of experience required.

Licensure: BLS required. Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA (The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting). Current Registration with Virginia Board of Medicine required at the time of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: passing instruments, lifting heavy instrument sets. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull >50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to cold, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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