Certified Surgical Technologist

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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Certified Surgical Technologist? At Chippenham Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Certified Surgical Technologist delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing various functions to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Certified Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical suite, positions and prepares the patient, and provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. The Certified Surgical Technologist ensures a sterile field, proper instrument counts, and proper operation of instruments and equipment. The Certified Surgical Technologist participates in patient-specific care as directed and follows service excellence standards to promote optimum patient satisfaction.

• Organizes the operating suite with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day. Reviews daily cases to ensure adequate stocking. Ensures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to procedures. 

• Creates and maintains an orderly sterile instrument table. Utilizes physician preference cards for efficient setup. 

• Prepares for emergency and add on cases rapidly and effectively. 

• Transports patients to and from surgical suite as needed. • Assists in the transfer, positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital standards. 

• Performs and/or assists in scrub/gown/glove process for self and team. 

• Assists the surgeon during each procedure by passing requested/required equipment, instruments, medications, sponges, sutures, etc.. Performs other duties as instructed, such as holding retractors and cutting sutures. 

• Anticipates situations and functions with a proactive awareness to help the surgical team maintain attention on the operative field. 

• Monitors the patient and any equipment in use to identify issues requiring immediate action. Reports and/or responds calmly and efficiently. 

• Assists in the maintenance and care of surgical specimens. Handles surgical specimens according to hospital policy. 

• Follows department procedures for proper procurement, labeling, and handling of medications, I.V. fluids, and irrigating fluids in the surgical services area. 

• Operates specialty equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and policy/procedures. 

• Completes all sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and reports all discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon. • Performs thorough, prompt room turnover between procedures, including cleaning, restocking of supplies, and setup/cleaning/removal of equipment and instrumentation as needed. 

• Participates in patient and procedural verification. 

• Responds to lifesaving situations, including fire and disaster situations. 

• Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled. 

• Helps maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patients. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls and restraints. 

• Ensures patient privacy and comfort. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocates for patient rights as needed. 

• Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care. Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies. 

• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers. Utilizes appropriate chains of command to communicate pertinent information. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Required 

• Vocational training program in Surgical Technology Required

• Certified in Surgical Technology Required

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits  for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,  including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work  programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support  through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits  for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Surgical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.