Bon Secours Health System·Portsmouth, Virginia
The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons and nurses by preparing the operating room, assembling sterile supplies, and maintaining the sterile field during invasive procedures. They are responsible for providing instruments to the surgical team and accurately labeling specimens.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team – Maryview Medical Center
*Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available*
The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team will prepare the operating room surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and will obtain special supplies indicated by physician. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team also sets up and operates a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.
Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens.
Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator. Provides complete case preparation.
Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
• Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Certified in one of the following (required): Certified Surgical Technologist
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certified Surgical First Technologist- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (required)
If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
$24.94
$38.68
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Cardiovascular Surgery - Maryview
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
Requires an Associate degree or vocational certification in Surgical Technology and a valid CST or CSFT certification from the NBSTSA. A minimum of 2 years of operating room experience is required, with cardiovascular experience preferred.
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