Surgical Tech MAS

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,956 - 73,687; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with surgery and ensure patient comfort. Responsibilities include anticipating surgical needs, maintaining aseptic techniques, and functioning as a surgical assistant. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience or education in surgical technology, and CPR certification within 90 days. This role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $29.73 - $53.49 depending on experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a surgical technologist or graduation from a school of surgical technology program.
• CPR certification for healthcare providers required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Contributes to achieving department goals and adheres to quality and safety standards.
• Functions as surgical assistant during operative procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and monitors breaches.
• Provides comfort and support for preoperative patients.

Skills

Competency in case procedure preparation

Verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree from a school of surgical technology

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Ambulatory Services is committed to providing world-class compassionate care to every patient every time at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards. Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Functions as surgical assistant during operative procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon. May act as second assistant by providing exposure and holding retractors.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• May function as a technical resource person for OR staff providing information relating to instruments and equipment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides comfort and support for preoperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
• Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt courteous positive and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required and
• Bachelor's degree from a school of surgical technology or completion of hospital-based training. required

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a surgical technologist or graduation from a school of surgical technology program. required
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.