Allied Health - Surgical Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technician supports operative teams in a Washington, DC area hospital setting, scrub-in for general, ortho, and neuro procedures, and maintains a sterile environment. The role requires knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and experience in operating room settings.

Key responsibilities include preparing rooms, passing instruments, monitoring vitals, managing supplies, and documenting procedures in Epic.

Qualifications

• Scrub in for general, ortho, and neuro surgeries using sterile techniques.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
• Monitor patient vitals during operative procedures and respond to changes as directed.
• Maintain inventory of surgical supplies and ensure availability of sterile instruments.
• Document procedures in the EHR system (e.g., Epic) and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and setup for procedures.
• Assist surgeons by passing sterile instruments during operations.
• Monitor patient vital signs and respond to changes during surgery.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies to support OR teams.
• Adhere to infection control and sterile technique protocols.
• Document procedures and outcomes in the EHR system.

Skills

Sterile technique

Operative assistance

Patient monitoring

OR procedures knowledge

Education

Certification as Surgical Technologist

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Technician assists during operative procedures, maintaining a sterile environment. They scrub in for general, ortho, and neuro surgeries in OR teams. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities

• - Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• - Assist surgeons by passing instruments.
• - Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• - Manage inventory of surgical supplies.
• - Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• - Adhere to infection control protocols.

This role is crucial for efficient surgical operations.