Certified Surgical Tech

Are you a Certified Surgical Tech in the DMV? We are hiring! This is an opportuntiy with a brand new, state of the art orthopedic surgery center in Mclean, VA. Details are below, apply today!

Job Summary:

Preoperative Duties:
1. Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
3. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves.
4. Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment,
and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
5. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.
6. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
7. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
8. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
9. Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories.

Intraoperative Duties:
1. Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for
usage during the procedure.
2. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon
during procedure.

3. Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized
during the surgical procedure.
4. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
5. Sponges or suctions the operative site.
6. Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders.
7. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
8. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic
surgery as directed by the surgeon.
9. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
10. Performs additional counts as necessary.
11. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
12. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
13. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
14. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
15. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
16. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient
care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1-2 years of experience.
• Must have the National Cert AND a VA License (they can obtain this at time of hire- need to register through the Virginia department of Health website)
• BLS

• Sterile processing knowledge/experience is a plus.
• Ortho Experience.
• Surgery Center background (this is highly preferred).

• highly accredited surgery center in the NOVA area.
• Opportunity to work with top surgeons in the area.
• supportive team.
• open doors for other opportunities.

Pay Rate: $40.00-$52.00

Schedule:

6:30 am start, typically out by 4-5. 4 10's or 5 8's.

schedule goes out 6 weeks in advance.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.