Scrub Technician / Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Scrub Technician / Surgical Technologist
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
The CVOR Scrub Technician / Surgical Technologist is accountable for the technical functions related to the "scrub" role during the surgical patient's perioperative experience. The functions of this role include preparing the CVOR environment and equipment, instrumentation and supply utilization. This team member is responsible to the circulating RN and works in concert with the philosophy and goals of the department.
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VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
Qualifications
- BLS certification is required.
- Virginia Board of Medicine Surgical Technologist license: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
- Licensed by the VA board of medicine.
- One year of scrub experience and certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspects sterile items for contamination prior to opening.
- Initiates corrective action when a break in technique occurs.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of first scrub on all basic surgical cases.
- Informs circulator of any changes in surgical progression or patient condition.
- Passes instruments and supplies to the operating team during surgical procedures.
- Gathers and arranges sterile set-up for surgical procedures.
Benefits
- Paid Major Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
- Sick Time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Undergraduate Student Loan Repayment
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
- Employee Wellness Benefits
- Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
- VHC Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free onsite parking
- Commuter Benefits
- Career Coaching
- Family Leave
- 401(k) + Match
- and much more!