Surgical Skills Training Center Certified Surgical Technologist (WAGE)

The Surgical Skills Training Center (SSTC) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks Certified Surgical Technologists (Wage) to support evening and weekend cadaver-based surgical training labs. The SSTC Surgical Technologists will assist medical students, residents, and fellows in medical simulation exercises using human anatomical donors.

Typical duties include:

• Assist the Directors and/or the SSTC Lab Manager during cadaver-based surgical training labs.
  
• Assist the SSTC Lab Manager with organization and setup of surgical instruments needed during surgical training labs by organizing and prioritizing the needs of specific labs.
  
• Assist with cadaver positioning and cadaver maintenance before and at the conclusion of surgical training labs.
  
• Wash surgical instruments at the conclusion of surgical training labs.
  
• Launder lab coats, surgical drapes, and towels at the conclusion of a surgical training labs.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures.
  
• Follow environmental and BSL-2 safety practices.
  
• Interface effectively and professionally with peers, venders, faculty, and students.
  
• Weekend and evening availability is required.
  
• Maintain professionalism, ethical standards, discretion, and respect for the confidentiality of the donors, students, and faculty.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be comfortable working with human anatomical donors, demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn, build partnerships and work collaboratively with others, be resourceful, act with a clear sense of ownership for their work, take personal responsibility for their decisions and actions, and engage with others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Anticipated hiring range: $27-30/hour

This is a non-exempt level, part-time, wage position. The position is fully on-site and required to work evenings and weekends. Hours will vary from week to week, depending on the number of evening and weekend labs.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://jobs.virginia.edu/ and attach a current resume/CV and cover letter. Search on requisition R0052185

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at jak8w@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Training Program required.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: 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. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Preferences:

Education: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Experience: Experience working with cadavers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods; Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to cold, radiation, and blood/body fluids.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.