Surgical Tech

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in the Operating Room and the Nurse Manager. Assists with the coordination of nursing care of the patient in the operating room and functions as a team member of the surgical team. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation and supplies on the sterile field. Requires utilization of simple to complex equipment. Requires the cleaning and replenishment of equipment and supplies in order to maintain quality patient care. Participates in quality patient assurance, in-service and customer service programs. Responsible for the handling and management of specimens and surgical counts. Assumes the role of expert for specific surgical service, is responsible for monitoring the surgical schedule for equipment and supply needs, prepares for daily case readiness, supports the Specialty Nurse with the surgeon preference cards, and for identifying, communicating, and educating service changes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians to provide for the specialized needs of the surgical patient. Builds trusting collaborative relationship with surgeons to ensure optimal outcomes. Anticipates supply equipment needs in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Monitor and support personal and departmental needs to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department. Uses time in a productive manner.
• Demonstrates a surgical conscience by maintaining an aseptic environment during the surgical procedure and by recording breaks in technique per AORN Standards. Demonstrates consistent proficient knowledge of procedure specific utilization of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and by following RHS policies and procedures, as well as guidelines outlined in AORN, CMS, and DNV. Identifies and reports noncompliance or violations appropriately.
• Ensures preference cards are maintained and updated by consistently communicating changes to appropriate team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Participates and provides feedback in supply utilization, new equipment/product evaluations; identifying and recommending solutions for cost containment and waste reduction.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Tech program (Required)
• Surgical Tech licensure with the Virginia Board (Required)
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (Preferred)

Benefits

Additional Information

Williamsburg, Virginia $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!! Riverside Doctors Surgery Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is currently seeking a full-time Surgical Tech. This position is eligible for our new team member incentive program. In accepting this position, new full-time team members may be eligible for a bonus of up to $15,000 over the course of your first 2 years with Riverside! It pays to stay! No Weekends, Holidays or Call!!

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