MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Surgical Technologist 1

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$25.86 - $46.12 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and graduation from a school of surgical technology, or completion of hospital-based training, are required.
Less than 1 year and 6 months of experience as a surgical technologist, or graduation from a surgical technology program, is required.
One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
CPR certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, including BLS and NRP, is required within 90 days.
Additional unit or specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Competency in case and procedure preparation and completion in all services is required.
Verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Anticipate the surgeon’s sequential needs during operative procedures.
Assist with case preparation according to preference card guidelines.
Contribute to department goals and objectives, follow department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards, and comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and promptly notify appropriate personnel about problems.
Function as a surgical assistant during operative procedures, performing specified activities under the surgeon’s direct supervision; may act as a second assistant by providing exposure and holding retractors.
Identify and handle specimens appropriately.
Maintain aseptic techniques and actively monitor for situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
May serve as a technical resource for operating room staff by providing information about instruments and equipment.
Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Perform indirect patient-care activities, such as patient transportation, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide comfort and support to preoperative patients while demonstrating sensitivity to their care and privacy.
Respond promptly, courteously, positively, and knowledgeably to questions from patient families and significant others, or refer them to appropriate personnel.

Desired Qualifications

Basic computer skills are preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the operative procedure.

Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.

Functions as surgical assistant during operative procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon. May act as second assistant by providing exposure and holding retractors.

Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.

Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.

May function as a technical resource person for OR staff providing information relating to instruments and equipment.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides comfort and support for preoperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.

Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt courteous positive and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required and
graduation from a school of surgical technology required or
completion of hospital-based training. required

Experience

Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a surgical technologist or graduation from a school of surgical technology program. required
One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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