The Weekend Program offers a weekend only shift schedule with enhanced compensation.

　　The Weekend Program is a 12 month commitment to work 48 scheduled weekends in a 12 month period beginning with first shift worked. Travel allowance is available for eligible employees travelling greater than 75 miles one way.

　　Premium paid part-time and full-time positions available.

　　https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva/uva-health-career-programs/uva-health-weekend-program

　　Shift Schedules for Full Time .90 FTE

　　Friday, Saturday, Sunday

　　12 hour shifts

　　36 hrs per week, 52 weeks per yr, 1872 hrs per yr

　　48 scheduled weekends must be worked in 12 month period

　　Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to gathering needed supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures according to the surgeon preference card. Maintains the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgical team. Is constantly vigilant to the adherence of aseptic technique by all team members.

　　Differentiates between sterile and unsterile items processed by various sterilization methods.

　　Demonstrates a basic level of surgical case preparation by reviewing the surgeon preference card and case cart, gathering surgical instruments, supplies and equipment needed for general surgical procedures.

　　Provides safe patient care at a basic level.

　　Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and sterile conscience.

　　Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures and patient anatomy.

　　Demonstrates awareness of environmental safety practices for patient, self and team at all times.

　　Able to take specialty certification exam upon completion of accredited surgical technology program.

　　Position Compensation Range: $20.68 - $32.05 Hourly

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Education: HS Diploma or equivalent. Graduated from accredited Surgical Technologist Training Program.

　　Experience: No experience required

　　Licensure: BLS required. 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 lift/push/pull >50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to cold, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

　　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.

　　Position Compensation Range: $20.68 - $32.05 Hourly