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CST/Scrub Tech - Richmond Virginia
Company: OrthoVirginia Location: Richmond, Virginia
Posted On: 05/01/2024
OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Surgical Technician to join our outpatient operatory! This position is Monday -- Friday, no call, holidays or weekends. Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package includes competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program. Summary Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure. preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure. performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator. assisting with placement of sterile drapes. providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. maintaining an organized sterile field. ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and preparing sterile dressings. Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas. Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. Participate in and maintain ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities. 10 contact hours of education annually. Perform interventions necessary to ensure patient's procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level in participating during the time out. Demonstrated appropriate sterile technique and scrub technique. Ability to disinfect and clean instruments, equipment as needed. Ability to work/assist in sterile processing department as needed. Demonstrates the setup of the operative field, including the back table as needed for specific surgical cases. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other members for the surgical team. Provide consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as appropriate. Possess and provide good customer service skills. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships(teamwork) with team members. Attend required meetings and educational sessions. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy of all appropriate information. Performs other related duties as assigned. Compliance Responsibilities Compliant with all federal and state statues including OSHA. Compliant with all AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) standards and OrthoVirginia Policies. Job Requirements Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent Graduate from surgical technologist program Current Surgical Technologist license in the State of Virginia BLS certification Basic Computer Skills Physical Demands: . Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, sharp instruments, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Manual and finger dexterity Hand and eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds Working with lead apron during special procedure cases Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours including evenings Employment Type: Full Time More...
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