Martinsville, VA.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.

                             

Where We Are:      

In Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time!

                        

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…

Position Summary: 

Sovah Martinsville is seeking a full-time Surgical Tech II to facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.Passes instruments to the physician during surgery. Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.Drag Edit

Minimum Education:
Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology.Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to perform delegated aspects of the nursing process.Requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering patient age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include Assessment/Reassessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients and/or equipment, manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination.Requires standing and walking for extensive period of time.May require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. May require frequent bending, squatting and kneeling.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours.Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.Drag Edit DeleteRequired Certifications/Licenses:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.Certification as a Surgical Tech required; must be Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Tech.Drag
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Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific unit.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran