Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - Scrub Technician Certified

Richmond, VA
Pay From: $23 per hour

MUST:

Certified Scrub Technician
High School Diploma / GED
Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.
minimum of 1 years experience as a Scrub Tech in Vascular
natomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge
Clinical Competencies; Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology.
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DUTIES:
nticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs "life" of instrument.
ssists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
ssists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.
ssists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".