Surgical Technician

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to work at the Outpatient Center in Baltimore. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, BLS CPR certification, and completion of a Surgical Technologist program with at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterile environments, and preparing instruments. The position offers a pay rate of $48 per hour and requires a rotating schedule. Join a dynamic team at a leading health organization committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• BLS CPR certification is required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program including clinical experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Surgical Technician is required.
• Certified by relevant surgical technology boards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team in the Operating Room under RN direction.
• Maintain aseptic technique 100% of the time.
• Prepare instruments for surgical procedures and decontamination.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment in the operating room.

Skills

Patient care activities

Aseptic technique

Gowning and gloving proficiency

Surgical instrument preparation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you will have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

Schedule:

• 4-10 hour work schedule, with a rotating day off
• Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm; Thursday 8am-6:30pm

Pay Rate: $48

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an RN, the Surgical Tech will perform duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team, such as scrubbing on operative procedures, obtaining and preparing instruments and equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe surgical environment.

• Performs all patient care activities as defined in the skills competency model with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Maintains aseptic technique 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates proficiency in gowning and gloving.
• Consistently prepares appropriate supplies and equipment based upon procedural and/or surgeon preference list.
• Checks equipment and instrumentation for proper function prior to procedure.
• Performs as first scrub.
• Prepares roomfor next patient.
• Prepares instruments for decontamination.
• Maintains safe and clean environment100% of the time.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• BLS CPR certification is required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program including clinical experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Surgical Technician is required.
• Certified by The Association of Surgical Technologists, The National Board of Surgical Technology, or The Surgical Assisting Liaison Council Certificate of Surgical Technology is preferred.

Johns HopkinsHealth Systemand its affiliatesare an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.