These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic therapeutic and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians nurses and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services.
These roles focus on the preparation performance and post-operative support to surgical teams. Responsibilities include sterilization instrument preparation and handling and or operational or hands-on support required during surgery. May work in our hospitals surgical centers and clinics and have responsibilities from planning and preparation to recovery and follow-up. Does not include Perioperative Nurses.
Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training andor experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.
Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation .
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduated from a surgical technologist training program accredited by CAHEEPABHES OR NCCT Approved program.
Experience One year of experience required.
Licensure BLS required. Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or NCCT The National Center for Competency Testing required at time of start date. Current Registration with Virginia Board of Medicine required at the time of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods Repetitive motion passing instruments lifting heavy instrument sets. Proficient communicative auditory and visual skills Attention to detail and ability to write legibly Ability to liftpushpull >50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to cold radiation bloodbody fluids and infectious disease.
The starting base rate for this role is 22.39 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidates qualifications previous work experience andor education.
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditionsprocedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best childrens hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville Culpeper Northern Virginia and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .