Surgical Technician

Are you on the job market for a full time role? Medix is hiring a Surgical Technician to work for a Surgery Center in McLean, VA that specializes in Orthopedics. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, see below for more information!

Requirements:

• National Surgical Tech Certification and VA State License
• BLS Required
• Minimum 1 year of Surgical Tech experience, preferably in an Orthopedic setting
• Surgery Center experience highly preferred

Overview of Responsibilities:

Preoperative Duties:

• Don surgical attire, PPE, and perform surgical scrub.
• Gather and check necessary supplies, equipment, and medications.
• Set up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments.
• Perform initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with circulator.
• Assist with gowning, gloving, draping, and sterile field establishment.
• Participate in time-out and site verification.
• Secure sterile accessories and tubing.

Intraoperative Duties:

• Prepare and anticipate additional instruments and supplies.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and solutions.
• Assist with retractor holding, sponging, suctioning, and electrocautery.
• Cut suture material and coordinate robotic arms/instruments.
• Maintain sterile technique and perform additional counts.
• Prepare dressings, immobilization devices, and handle specimens.
• Clean instruments for sterilization and assist with room turnover.
• Participate in debriefing and quality improvement.

Additional Duties:

• Review patient chart, verify surgery, and assist with patient transfer.
• Monitor patient comfort, assist with anesthesia and positioning.
• Apply grounding pad, tourniquets, and assist with skin prep.
• Perform counts, record keeping, and specimen care.
• Secure dressings, assist with post-op transport, and urinary catheterization.
• Update surgeon preferences and ensure accurate records.

Other Information:

• Pay: 40.00/Hr - 52.00/Hr (based on experience)
• Schedule: Begin at 6:30 AM, could work 4 10s or 5 8s, shift will vary (will know schedule 6 weeks in advance)
• Will report to OR manager and Nursing Director

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.