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.