Job Information
HCA Healthcare Surgical Technologist Extern PRN in Richmond, Virginia
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Surgical Technologist Extern PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Surgical Technologist Extern PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The OR Scrub Tech/Surgical Technologist Extern PRN works as a collaborative member of the SPD and Surgical Services team, following established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, and distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed. You will also inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
You will prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
You will assist the OR staff in obtaining the appropriate instruments and equipment for surgical cases as requested.
You will be alert to changes in schedule that require instrument set availability and prioritizes processing instrument sets accordingly.
Assist the clinical staff as needed to locate required instrumentation or to complete instrument sets
Assist in properly positioning the patient for the procedure in accordance with written protocol
Set up equipment, ensuring proper operation of the equipment with first “trouble shooting” to prevent delays due to malfunctioning
You will work closely with the OR staff to ensure rapid turnover of OR rooms
What qualifications you will need:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent - preferred
Currently enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist program - r equired
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
1+ year of healthcare experience - preferred
CJW Medical Center (http://www.cjwmedical.com/) is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Technologist Extern PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.