Certified Surgical Technician-PRN

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring is seeking a part-time Certified Surgical Technician to scrub for procedures and support the surgical team. You will prepare OR supplies, ensure equipment readiness, and assist the circulating nurse to ready the operating room for each case.

The role requires CST certification, a completed technologist program (or 1 year experience), and current BLS. You must read, write and speak English, lift up to 35 pounds, and possess basic tech skills for data entry and

Qualifications

• Current CST certification.
• Completion of approved technologist program or 1 year of technologist experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs for surgical procedures and acts as part of the surgical team.
• Prepares and maintains OR supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Assists circulating nurse in preparing the OR for a procedure.
• Transmits accurate patient information to the health care team.

Skills

Coordination

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

CST Certification

High school diploma

Technologist program/1 year experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician Employment Type: PRN Shift: Rotating Location: Silver Spring

Position Purpose

Performs patient care duties delegated by the RN related to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.

Scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrate competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team.

Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, and equipment related to surgical intervention.

As a “Certified Surgical Technician” you will:

• Facilitates rapid cleaning and preparation of the operating room by assisting environmental services with cleaning.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are available before starting a case.
• Gathers any missing supplies or equipment before scrubbing.
• Assists circulating nurse in preparing the OR for a procedure.
• Consistently, accurately, and promptly transmits accurate information regarding reports, patient data, patient requests, or other pertinent information to appropriate healthcare team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certification as surgical technologist (CST) required.
• Completion of an approved technologist program or previous technologist experience of at least one year.
• Current BLS certification
• High school diploma or equivalent required, Successful completion of adult basic education evaluations for math and reading
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language
• Visual accuracy
• Auditory acuity
• Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval
• Ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately
• Ability to identify and distinguish color, temperature, texture, and size
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, as determined by the nature of the patient care unit.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift patients and equipment (e.g. beds, stretchers).
• Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel.

Pay Range

$26.62 - $41.31 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Other Details

Non-benefit eligible Roles — Under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem roles

Holy Cross Health

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.