Surgical Technician (7a-3:30p ) Norton, VA

Job Description: Summary: Provides safe and effective patient care. Functions in an organized manner and demonstrates good professional qualities. Must be flexible in duties and willing to work as an integral part of the surgical team. He/she must be willing to cross train to other specialties within the Operating Room, i.e. central sterile technician to ensure proper decontamination and storage of surgical and endoscopic equipment. Gathers all surgical equipment for procedures and ensures it is in working order. Responsible for set up of the sterile field with proper instruments, equipment and medications for procedures and assists surgeon with draping the sterile field, as well as assists with gowning & gloving. Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon; prepares sterile dressings, holds instruments or retractors during procedures and participates in surgical count and processes specimens and discarded tissue. Cleans all instruments for sterilization. Assists with room turnover in an efficient manner at the end of all cases. This position will demonstrate competency in the care of patients of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: High School Graduate or equivalent, and must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or an LPN program. For surgical technologist in Virginia facilities, if the candidate has not completed an accredited surgical program, prior surgical tech experience may be substituted for such program. Experience of greater than six months as an LPN or ORT (certified) is preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Valid and active surgical tech certification required or LPN licensure in appropriate state preferred. Obtains and maintains certification in BLS. #INDST Work Requirements: Shift: Day On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes Travel Required: No Travel Location: } Norton Community Hospital