M

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Full Time,

Mary Washington Healthcare

Woodbridge, VA
4 days ago

Job Description

Join Mary Washington Healthcare as a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care. You'll assist nursing staff, maintain OR equipment, and ensure a safe environment for surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the care team to form the patient’s plan of care
  • Communicates safe therapeutic care for patients
  • Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies
  • Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment
  • Assists the surgical team during operative procedures
  • Participates in turnover of room between cases
  • Provides input for changes to physician preference cards
  • Maintains a safe and orderly environment
  • Participates in infection control plan and quality improvement process
  • Demonstrates effective communication and team building skills

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • AHA BLS Provider CPR certification
  • Graduate of an approved formal program in OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (6 months experience preferred)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse eligible to practice in Virginia with 1 year operating room experience
  • Trained Scrub/Operating Room Tech with a minimum of 7 years hospital operating room experience
  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire
  • Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist

Preferred Qualifications

  • 6 months experience in a surgical setting