Surgical Technician (PRN)

About the role

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads (an Inspire Aesthetics Group Partner) provides a comfortable, compassionate, and safe plastic surgery experience. With over 90+ years of plastic surgery experience, our award-winning surgeons focus on patient care and delivering beautiful results. Our services span from pre-operative care to surgical procedures and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Know the name, use and location of medications, supplies and equipment used in the operating room, recovery room, the instrument processing areas and storage.
• Familiar with the use of sterilizer, ultrasonic instrument cleaner, operating room table, lifts and lights, cautery unit, microscope, laser, suction, crash cart, EKG monitor, defibrillator, washer/dryer etc.
• Affirm compliance with regulations and the facility's standards of quality patient care.
• Assist in the operating room set-up with the necessary supplies and equipment for each surgical procedure.
• Assist in the operating room clean-up and decontamination after each surgery.
• Handle and dispose of Biomedical Waste according to policies and procedures.
• Process and send specimens to the lab.
• Maintain sterile field and technique during surgical procedure.
• Ensure instruments/terminal are properly cleaned
• Assist physician during surgery. Ensure a smooth flow in the operating room.
• Assist with patient care in the clinical setting to include but not limited to, assisting with local procedures, answering patient questions, and rooming patients in the clinic setting.
• Complete charting required for post-op, follow-ups, specimen collection, and consults as needed in the clinical setting.
• Follow strict traffic control and maintain sterile environment in the operating room and recovery room.
• During downtime, assist with facility laundry needs
• Maintain strict aseptic technique at all times.
• Adhere to operating room/office dress code policy.
• Transport, process and sterilize instruments and surgical trays according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain sterilization records and sterilization quality control records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of sub-sterile policies and procedures

Qualifications

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Surgical Technician Certification (Required)

Benefits

Our Company is a Drug-Free Workplace dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and professional environment for our patients, employees, and community. As a condition of employment, all candidates who receive a contingent offer of employment must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including a background check and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The pre-employment drug screening includes marijuana (THC) and other controlled substances. A positive test result for marijuana (THC) or any prohibited substance, where permitted by applicable law and consistent with Company policy, may disqualify an applicant from employment.

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Typically 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (no nights, no weekends)