Surgical Technologist: Safe OR Specialist & Sterile Tech

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the surgical care team under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. You will help ensure a safe operating room environment, proper equipment functioning, and adherence to sterile and aseptic techniques during invasive procedures.

Responsibilities include promoting patient safety, supporting education for patients and students, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within Centra Health’s surgical services.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Required Certifications and Licensures: Certification in Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)
• Participates in initiatives resulting from quality indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics
• Assists RN with patient education as appropriate
• Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices
• Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research
• Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues
• Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
• Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals
• Contributes to processes that support efficient patient flow
• Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively
• Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education
• Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Centra Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the surgical care team under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. You will help ensure a safe operating room environment, proper equipment functioning, and adherence to sterile and aseptic techniques during invasive procedures.

Responsibilities include promoting patient safety, supporting education for patients and students, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within Centra Health’s surgical services.