Surgical Technician VA

Surgical Technician First Assist

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Herndon VA

Pay From : $40 Per Hour

MUST :

Surgical Technician / First Assist must have the following :

3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician

Surgical Tech certification

Thorough working knowledge of aseptic technique

Ability to pass instruments and sterile supplies to physicians

Ability to suture incisions

Apply dressings

Clean and stock rooms

Ability to arrange surgical supplies and instruments

Knowledge and administration of medications

BLS certification

Must be certified

DUTIES :

Duties of the Surgical Tech- First Assist include but are not limited to the following :

Passing of instruments and sterile supplies to physicians and keeping accurate count of the instruments

Assisting surgical team to dress for surgery

Suturing incisions made by surgeon

Applying dressings and appropriate garments to surgical sites

Preparing and preserving specimens obtained during surgery and completing appropriate paperwork for these specimens

Operation of the lights, suction machines and other equipment as needed during surgery

Transporting the patient to their support person's car

Cleaning and restocking the operating room for the next surgery

Keeping accurate measurements of all tissue / fat removed from the patient during surgery

Keeping an accurate record of the amount of local anesthetic injected into the patient during surgery

Accurately close out invoice as procedures are completed

Assisting the Material Manager on an as needed basis

Responsible for the inventory and notifying correct personal for ordering

• Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.