Surgical Tech II: Specialty Expert & Educator

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,950 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with diverse surgical cases and provide expert support in a specialty area. The role includes precepting staff and students, ensuring aseptic technique, and maintaining equipment readiness.

The incumbent will collaborate with surgeons, peripheral staff, and educators to deliver safe, high-quality patient care and participate in quality assurance activities as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a school of surgical technology or hospital-based program required.
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Precepts staff and students; collaborates on competency-based orientation.
• Contributes to department goals while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and troubleshoots issues.
• Serves as a technical resource on instruments and equipment.
• Assists during procedures under direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• May present one in-service per year in related specialty area.
• Maintains aseptic technique and monitors for breaches.
• Participates in meetings and committees; supports outreach activities.
• Engages in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care as needed.

Skills

Surgical proficiency

Case preparation

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Surgical technology program

Work-experience substitution

Tools

CPR certification

CST preferred

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with diverse surgical cases and provide expert support in a specialty area. The role includes precepting staff and students, ensuring aseptic technique, and maintaining equipment readiness.

The incumbent will collaborate with surgeons, peripheral staff, and educators to deliver safe, high-quality patient care and participate in quality assurance activities as required.