OB Technician - Labor & Delivery (Full-Time / Day)

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

SoFi student loan refinancing

Benefits portal

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will prepare supplies and equipment for surgical cases, anticipate needs, and assist with sterile technique throughout procedures.

The role includes case cleanup, patient positioning, and ensuring efficient room turnover to maintain a high standard of care in a state-of-the-art, tertiary care facility.

Qualifications

• Fluent English speaking and writing.
• Strong communication, organization and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing supplies, equipment and instrumentation.
• Anticipate needs in the surgical field while passing instruments.
• Handle case cleanup, patient positioning, and room turnover.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

Surgical instruments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical tech program or nursing degree

CST certification (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUH Offers Comprehensive Benefits Such As

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUH Offers Comprehensive Benefits Such As

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Position Summary

To meet the needs of the customer by having knowledge of the surgical procedure, preparing supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases. Anticipates the needs in the surgical field when passing instruments, and assist the surgical team in all procedures. The surgical technician is responsible for his/her case clean up, for positioning patients, moving patients and room turnovers.

Qualifications

Education/Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or certification or degree from an accredited nursing program or equivalent
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is preferred

Skills

• Able to speak and write English Fluently
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of surgical instruments

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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