TECHNOLOGIST SURGICAL CERTIFIED - FT/VBH Operating Room

TECHNOLOGIST SURGICAL CERTIFIED - FT/VBH Operating Room Location: Lynchburg, VA, United States Facility location: Virginia Baptist Hospital Date Posted: Mar 6, 2024 Job ID: 13862 Department: VBH Operating Room Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Partnering with you to live your best life.
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Job Description Overview The Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.
Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, insuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Surgical Technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
The Surgical Technologist adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.
Responsibilities Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) Participates in initiatives resulting from quality indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics Assists RN with patient education as appropriate Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals Contributes to processes that support efficient patient flow Uses resources (e.
g.
, time, people, supplies, etc.
) cost effectively Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma / GED.
Graduation from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied health Education programs (CAAHEP)-accredited school of Surgical Technology Preferred Experience: Twelve (12) months of experience as a Surgical Technologist Required Certifications and Licensures: Certification in Surgical Technology Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card.
Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment.
Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.
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