Surgical Technologist Extern PRN

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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Surgical Tech Extern PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lewis Gale Medical Center, which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 distributing 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.

• 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.
• Assist the OR staff in obtaining the appropriate instruments and equipment for surgical cases as requested.
• Be alert to changes in schedule that require instrument set availability and prioritize 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 “troubleshooting” to prevent delays due to malfunctioning.
• Work closely with the OR staff to ensure rapid turnover of OR rooms.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology Program (required).
• 1+ year of healthcare experience is preferred.
• BLS or BCLS from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire is required.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

Lewis Gale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area, specializing in heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health, and cancer care.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location:

Blacksburg, VA | Salary: $50,000 – $75,000.