Surgical Tech

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

UVA Health, Prince William, Birthing Center is looking for a Night Shift Labor and Delivery Certified Surgical Tech who has great OR skills and techniques. This candidate must be knowledgeable in Association of Surgical Technologist and have at least 1 year of L&D experience.
ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician' performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology program.
• Previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Current Surgical Tech Certification required, or if employed prior to July 1, 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine required.
• Ability to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Knowledge of specialized instrumentation and equipment for various surgical procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure materials.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues.
• Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues.
• Follows written instructions as needed.
• Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application.
• Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED