What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician – Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center position at MedHQ?
Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Surgical Technician to join the team at our state of the art ASC in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area.
Summary: The Certified Surgical Scrub Technician is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, RNs, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery procedures.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and the scrub tech role in performing these procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its use in the surgical environment
- Demonstrates knowledge of a surgical scrub technician's duties before, during and after the surgical case
- Assembles supplies, equipment, instruments, and all necessary items for scheduled surgical procedures in accordance with physicians' preference cards.
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
- Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment as directed.
- Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during the procedure as well as storing and stocking supplies as directed
- Maintains and updates instruments cards / tray lists and surgeons' preference cards regularly
- Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a center/unit team inter- and intra-center to facilitate the center's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Maintains accurate documentation related to all sterilization records, cleaning forms, logs, and the like
- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
- One-year certificate from college or technical school; or one year of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- CPR certification required
- NBSTSA certified Surgical Technician or other equivalent certification strongly preferred
- Orthopedic service line experience preferred
- Sports Medicine experience preferred
No "call", no weekends or holidays. This is a Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurances and 401k). Relocation assistance is not available.
