Nurse Technician, OR Support (Aide)

Nurse Technician - Operating Room Aide (OR Support)

Schedule: Full-time Day shift

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Danville VA

Your experience matters

SOVAH Health - Danville is a part of Lifepoint Health. We are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team youll support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members positively impacting our mission ofmaking communities healthier.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the regions only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents medical students nurses nurse practitioners pharmacists and physician assistants.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary:

Sovah Health in Danville VA. is seeking a full-time Nurse Technician to provide support to the OR staff by retrieving patients from IP units stocking supplies taking surgical specimens to the lab assisting with OR cleanings between patients and other support as directed by OR Charge RN and other OR staff.

The OR Nurse Tech will:

• Performs basic housekeeping activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.

• Assists with keeping OR rooms and common areas stocked clean and orderly.

• Adhere to other duties assigned.

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  

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.

• Requires the ability to read and write legibly and carry out directions promptly and accurately.

• Must exhibit effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform duties in the OR.

• Requires the ability to respond quickly and calmly under stressful or emergencies.

Required Certifications/Licensure:

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred. Requirements will include successful completion of the orientation program and competency requirements.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville 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 are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran