Surgical Technologist

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for the scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions, assess the instruments, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned and is responsible to ensure that the plan of care developed with the team is implemented according to defined performance standards to ensure positive patient outcomes. The Certified Surgical Technologist provides a safe patient environment and accepts responsibility to assist in on-the-job training of new team members upon request.

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Primary Duties:

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is responsible for performing scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions. Responsible for assessing and or assembling the instrument, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned and is responsible to ensure that the plan of care developed with the team is implemented according to defined performance standards to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Responsible for providing a safe patient environment and accepts responsibility to assist in on-the-job training of new team members upon request. Assembles the necessary instruments, supplies and equipment, checking items to assure they are in working condition. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the peri-operative phase.

Performs intra-operative sponge and needle counts according to policy and procedure. Ensures patient safety during electrical equipment use.

Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens. Applies principles of proper body alignment during the transfer and positioning of patients.

Ensures and respects the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Assures the Environment of Care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines.

Labels and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate persons. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and or instrumentation.

Qualifications:

Associate degree specialized in Operating Scrub Technology.

1-2 years Prior experience as a surgical technologist.

CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).

CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $29.15 - $48.99