Title: CVOR – Surgical Technologist
Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Duration: 13 weeks Contract (with the possibility of extension)
Shift: Day/ 3x12's
On call required
Job Description:
- Surgical technology skills to assist in providing patient care in the surgical suite while maintaining a safe work environment and performing all related job responsibilities.
- Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
- Essential Functions Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application.
- Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure.
- Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment, and proper disposition of all specimens; assists with all aspects of room turnover. Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
Essential functions:
- Monitors surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately.
- Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion.
- Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
- Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards. Physical Requirements Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals.
- Ability to communication and write. Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks.
- May have lengthy periods of standing. Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work for lengthy, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, working on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.
Skills:
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required (AHA).
- Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
- Current certification preferred.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Certifications & Licenses:
- Must have State License
- BLS (AHA)