Surgical Technologist - Oakville ASC

Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center is currently hiring a Full-Time seasoned Surgical Tech (ST) to become an integral member of our team, delivering unparalleled care to our patients. This position is day shift only, no nights, weekends, call, or holidays. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

ABOUT US

Inova Oakville Surgery Center is a full service ambulatory outpatient facility. We are licensed, Medicare certified, and AAAHC accredited. We are seeking an experienced Surgical Tech with a strong orthopedic background to scrub under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. As a member of our surgical team, you will prepare and maintain supplies, instruments, equipment and rooms for surgical procedures, recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective and/or preventive measures, and perform other related duties as a key member of the team supporting the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Surgery Center.

Duties: & Responsibilities:

Preoperative

• Preparation of
• Operating
• Room: Set up the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies according to the requirements of the specific surgical procedure
• Sterilization and
• Aseptic
• Technique: Ensure all instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterilized and maintain strict aseptic technique throughout the procedure
• Equipment and
• Instrument
• Check: Verify the functionality of surgical instruments and equipment, arranging them for easy access during the surgery
• Patient
• Preparation
• Assistance: Assist the surgical team in preparing and positioning the patient, as well as ensuring the surgical site is prepped and ready

Intraoperative

• Assisting the
• Surgeon: Pass instruments, sponges, sutures, and other sterile supplies to the surgeon as needed, anticipating needs based on the surgical procedure
• Specimen
• Handling: Carefully collect and label specimens during the procedure, handing them off to the circulating nurse as required
• Instrument
• Counts: Perform counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse before, during, and after surgery to ensure no items are retained in the patient