Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician Richmond, VA Pay From : $27 per hour MUST : Must have 1 plus years of experience as Surgical Technician - Ambulatory Must have 1 plus years of current ambulatory surgery center experience Must have an active BLS certification Certification as Certified Surg Technologist (CST) preferred Ophthalmology / Eye experience is highly preferred DUTIES : Performs patient care duties delegated by registered nurse related to patient personal needs, comfort and safety. Scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence, while functioning as member of surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to surgical intervention The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Duties include working competently as a 1st and 2nd scrub. The Scrub Tech / Surgical technologist is a member of the surgical team working with physicians, CRNA's, registered nurses and other surgical personnel in delivering quality patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery. arranging surgical equipment and instruments in operating room according to instructions, assisting moving and positioning patients, holding, handing and assisting with instruments during surgery, counting of surgical materials, washing and sterilizing equipment after operations. Central processing of cleaning and sterilizing instruments, assembles supplies and equipment according prescribed procedure. The surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and / or the surgeon. Basic knowledge of surgical technologist duties and responsibilities. Basic knowledge of processing and sterilization of instrumentation. Techniques Quadrant is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .