Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Department: Organ Recovery

Job Type: Full-Time

Clinical Status: Clinical Plus

Shift: 15-call days per month; 24-hour shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays required; field-based role w/ extensive travel (60% or more)

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine, and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process.  LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

The Scrub Tech/Surgical Technologist in the scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Responsible for thorough understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. Knowledgeable and able to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and constantly vigilant to maintain the sterile field.

What you’ll do:

• Preoperative Duties: Dons operating room (OR) attire and personal protective equipment (PPE). Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves. Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. Assists the team with gowning and gloving. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories
• Intraoperative Duties: Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. Sponges or suctions the operative site. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Postoperative Duties: Cleans and prepares all instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with cleaning of room. Assists with postmortem care of the donor.  Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Packaging & Labeling: Packages and labels kidneys for local transplant centers for organ recoveries as needed. Maintains stocking and preparation of supplies necessary for organ recoveries.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid State Driver’s License
• TWO (2) years Scrub/Surgical Tech (including Tissue Processing, Tissue Recovery, Operating Room, or other Sterile Processing Experience), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic experience.

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• Certified Scrub Tech (CST) or CTP (Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP)
• 1 year related OPO work experience

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Attention to Detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks to ensure a high degree of quality/accuracy.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, building relationships with all professionals at different levels within and outside the organization
• Computer: MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Psychological Skills: Able to perform routine tasks and work under stressful situations.
• Time Management & Multitasking: Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload; demonstrated ability to multi-task and identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
• Critical Thinking: Able to make decisions independently regarding logistical arrangements.
• Logistical Analysis: Able to think through and solve problems step-by-step often looking beyond the obvious solution to a problem.
• Teamwork: Able to be collaborative and work as part of a team to resolve issues, complete tasks, and meet business needs

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You won’t find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Corporate sponsored events for employees
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
• Dedicated and passionate co-workers

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.