About this opportunity
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare lists this Surgical Technician opportunity in chesapeake, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Clean/decontaminate fiber optic endoscope
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting in nursing care and surgical services under the Registered Nurse’s supervision. Activities are based on accepted standards of the Operating Room practice and are performed within the scope of education, training, and experience. The Surgical Technician will work to provide excellent care to patients of all ages, from adolescents to geriatrics.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operating Room Preparation
Review the Operating Room schedule to obtain as much patient information as possible
Check doctor’s preference card; check surgeon’s preference list for special needs and keep preference list current
Assist in collecting necessary and anticipated instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure
Open only those items required for the case; leave “hold” items unopened but readily accessible
Maintain adequate supplies and equipment assuring the OR is properly prepared prior to each case
Scrub and assess set‑up prior to patient entering the surgical suite
Restock surgical suites to predetermined par levels by end of shift
Intraoperative Responsibilities
Anticipate, identify, prepare, and correctly pass surgical instruments to the surgeon
Maintain pace to keep the surgery on schedule
Connect, test, and perform safety checks on all electrical surgical equipment and monitors
Decrease procedure time by demonstrating exemplary organization techniques
Assist in patient positioning as needed
Assist in the turnover of the OR in preparation for the next case
Clean and mop Operating Rooms between cases to aid in turnover time
Deep clean assigned ORs and close down OR at end of shift
Perform surgical hand scrub in accordance with established policy
Adhere to policy on material counts and instrument counts
Handle specimens properly and according to hospital policy
Work collaboratively with the Registered Nurse regarding patient care needs
Aseptic & Sterile Technique
Practice optimal aseptic techniques including proper attire, PPE, handwashing, isolation techniques, and limiting conversation
Ensure optimal sterility by wiping down surfaces, inspecting sterile items, maintaining sterile awareness, and discarding questionable items
Keep instruments free of gross soil during surgical procedures
Instrument Handling & Processing
Arrange dirty instruments appropriately in mesh bottom trays before transport
Open instrument box locks and/or strings
Disassemble instruments with removable parts
Position scissors and lightweight instruments on top
Position heavy retractors in the bottom of tray
Separate reusable sharp instruments from general instrumentation
Decontaminate, dry, and store scopes and cameras properly
Clean equipment with approved hospital solution before and after use
Pull/remove and report broken or dull instruments
Demonstrate competency in processing instruments using prevac/gravity sterilization and Steris System One
Demonstrate competency in cleaning reusable items
Restock supplies and notify appropriate personnel of shortages
Operate washer/disinfector correctly
Determine appropriate care methods for instruments including removal of protein and corrosion
Accurately log items received in the DECON Area
Clean/decontaminate fiber optic endoscope
Set up suctions for proper cleaning per protocol
Report and document missing or broken tray items
Meet quality assurance needs by adhering to sterilization record policies
Sterilization Competencies
Perform and read sterilization test results including Bowie‑Dick, biological indicators, chemical indicators, and incubator cleaning
Utilize proper loading techniques for sterilizers
Explain functional operation of sterilizers including cycle, temperature, time, drying, and door operation
Shut down and clean sterilizer according to instructions
Change and date charts daily; read charts to check sterilizer functioning
Professional Responsibilities
Attend required orientations, staff meetings, and in‑services
Demonstrate commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and Circulator
Supervises: None
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Required: High school diploma and successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
Preferred: Not applicable
Experience
One (1) or more years in an inpatient hospital setting preferred
Certifications & Licensure
Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred
Must hold an active, unexpired BLS certification
Must be licensed by the Board of Medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia to practice as a Surgical Technologist or Certified Surgical Technologist
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Worksite address
chesapeake, VA, 23322, US
Who can apply
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