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Holston Valley Medical Center | Other Clinical | Full Time

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Job Description:

Summary:
The Surgical Technologist I in the Operating Room is responsible for providing safe and effective patient care. The Surgical Tech I works under the direction of the RN, assisting in nursing care and preparation of surgical patient by performance of routine or delegated duties. Responsible for proper room set up, proficient in sterile technique, sets up sterile field with proper instrumentation related to the procedure, assists the surgeon during the case, counts sponges, sharps and instruments in accordance with policy. Assists with room turnover in an efficient manner at the end of all cases. This position will demonstrate competency in the care of patients of all age groups. Must be able to take call and/or work weekends as needed.

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Requirements:
High School Graduate or equivalent, and must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or an LPN program. For surgical technologist in Virginia facilities, if the candidate has not completed an accredited surgical program, prior surgical tech experience may be substituted for such program. Experience of greater than six months as an LPN or ORT (certified) is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active surgical tech certification or LPN licensure in appropriate state preferred AHA BLS required

Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: Yes
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: No Travel

Location:
Holston Valley Medical Center

Job Type: Full-time

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Weekend work,

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