Surgical Technologist Open Heart

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 37,691 - 52,762; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

LewisGale Regional Health System is looking for a skilled Surgical Tech Certified Cardiovascular to join our operating room team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and understanding of surgical technology, with essential skills in teamwork and communication to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role demands a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment, effective interaction with staff, and complying with the hospital’s policies. This position provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program is required.
• 3+ years of experience in Surgical Technology is preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub cases as it relates to the unit's scope of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical anatomy and understanding of instrumentation.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with circulating duties.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, physicians, and other departments.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program

3+ years of experience in Surgical Technology

Certified Surgical Technician – VA

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

LewisGale Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Tech Certified Cardiovascular to join our operating room team.

Responsibilities

• Intervenesinaprofessional manner.
• Communicatesaccurateandappropriate informationconcerningpatient’s needs.
• Identifiesandassistsin departmental issues.
• ServesasaprofessionalmemberoftheORteam
• Scrubscasesasitrelatestotheunitscopeofcare
• Donsappropriate attirerequired by hospital and OSHA policies.
• Able to create andmaintaina sterile field.Able to scrub all cases,anticipateneeds of the surgeon, and precept staff and students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy and understanding of instrumentation and procedures.
• Does not divert attention from the operative field.Able toanticipatebasic needs of surgeon/assistant.
• Able toanticipatewhen toinitiateclosing counts.
• Labels all medications on the sterile field.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of instrumentation/sequence of procedure.
• Able to scrub independently on small to moderate and specialty cases.
• Able toanticipatethe needs of the surgeon.
• AssiststheRegisteredNursewithcirculatingduties
• Organizes the operating room with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day.
• Shows knowledge of circulating components/responsibilities asevidencedby completion of skills checklist.
• Able toassistprimary circulator in his/her role.
• Able to place cautery dispersive electrode onappropriate bodyparts knowing to check bony prominences; and for metal implants/assess need for shaving atboviesite.
• Applies principles of standard andtransmission basedprecautions.
• Helpsmaintaina safe environment for personnel and patients.
• Assistsprimary circulator to ensure smooth flow in the O.R.
• Assumes responsibility to check the following cases of the day for accuracy and location of needed instrumentation.
• Obtains needed medications from drug cart and pharmacy for circulator.
• Able to independently performpreps.
• Exercisessoundjudgementanddecisionmakingskillsonbehalfofpatient,self,andpeers
• Identifiespotentialproblemsandcriticalsituationsinvolvingpatients,staffandvisitors.
• Intervenesinaprofessional manner.
• Demonstratestheabilityformakingappropriateclinicaldecisionsandmaintainsaccountabilityfordecisions made.
• Isawareofpersonalabilitiesandlimitationsandtheknowledgeofwhentoseekassistancefromappropriate persons.
• Skillschecklist isup-to-date.Makes recommendations for improving the function of the unit and followthrough.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance personal and/or professional growth
• Maintains current BLS for Healthcare Provider training.
• Completes mandatory education requirements.
• Attends all in- services/ staff meetings on scheduledwork days.
• Reviews minutes of meetings held on non-scheduled days.
• Mentorsnew personnel.
• Reviews and updates skills checklist annually.
• Membership in professional organization.
• Prepares and presents at least one in-service per year.
• Takes responsibility for scheduling self for in-services.
• Demonstrates competency through observance and practice.
• Communicateseffectivelywithstaffs,peers,physicians,andotherdepartments.
• Maintains open communicationtoall team members and other hospital personnel.
• Communicates in a positive manner.
• Utilizesappropriate channelsof communication.
• Communicatesaccurateandappropriate informationconcerningpatient’s needs.
• Is customer service oriented and strives to meethigh standardsof nursing care.
• Identifiesandassistsin departmental issues.
• Isconsistentlypositive, nomatter what the situation.
• Is arolemodel to peers.Uses tact,sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitude at all times when relating withpatient, families and co-workers.
• Organizesworktocompletedutiesefficientlyandeffectively
• Share knowledge andlendsassistance to others.
• Resolves conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Accepts and responds to changes in workload.
• Assists management, when appropriate, in problem solving and in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less.
• Assistsothers without direction.
• Volunteers to work beyond shift or adjust shift when needed.
• Fosters teamwork and harmony in the O.R.
• ServesasaprofessionalmemberoftheORteam
• Able to share knowledge with other staff members.
• Able toidentifyconflicts with staff,preceptoror surgeon.
• Able to be flexible in response to changes in assignments/course of day, etc.
• Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less).
• Assistsothers with minimal direction.
• Volunteers to work beyond shift to finish cases.
• Promotes a pleasant and harmonious working relationship in the operating room.
• Adherestohospitalpoliciesandprocedures,supportsthemissionofthehospital
• Reports for duty as scheduled and on time.
• Adheres to Hospital & Department dress codes.
• Adheres to hospital parking policy.
• Respects patients’ rights to confidentiality.
• Understands and supports the philosophy, purposes, policies, & procedures and standards of the hospital and the department.
• Adheres to JCAHO and OSHA regulatory standards.
• Assistswith developmentofnew policiesand procedures.
• Encourage otherstocomply withregulatory requirements. Hasplanof action to meet goals.
• Allotherdutiesasrequested.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program -Required
• 3+ years of experience in Surgical Technology -Preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support -Required
• Certified Surgical Technician – VA - Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $15,000.

Hourly Wage Estimate: $27.36 - $38.30 / hour

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.