Description

MEDARVA Stony Point & West Creek Surgery Center is currently looking for an experienced OR Tech to join our growing team at a busy ambulatory surgery center. Under the guidance of the Manager for Surgical Services, this position will assist in the nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient. Will select and prepare appropriate supplies for the operative procedure based on knowledge and the plan of care. Observes operative procedure closely and anticipates the need of the operative team. 

Essential Functions:

• Selects and prepares appropriate supplies for the operative procedure based on knowledge, the information from the preference card and the physicians plan of care. 
• Observes operative procedure closely and anticipates the need of the operative team. 
• Assists in patient care as directed by the physician.
• Uses medical equipment in accordance with standards; demonstrates continued competence in all facets of ambulatory surgery.
• Participates with time-outs; verifies correct operative site with OR team members.
• With Circulator, performs sponge, needle and instrument counts when appropriate to surgery being preformed.
• Maintains working status of instruments and equipment; notifies management of broken and/or missing instruments so they can be properly repaired or replaced.
• Works with surgical team to turnover room after procedures.
• Cross-trained to function in more than one specialty as needed and shares responsibility for covering late cases including endoscopy and sterile processing of instruments. 
• Carries out physician orders efficiently and appropriately.
• Practices principals and techniques of Universal Precautions. 

Requirements

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologists with a currant ORT certification

Experience: 

Minimum two years knowledge and experience in an operating room; ambulatory surgery experience preferred