Surgical Technl II

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

General Summary of Position

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery. Provides expert services in at least one specialty area. Assists with precepting of staff and students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon/physician during the procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Collaborates with Resource Nurse and Perioperative Educator on the development and provision of competency-based orientation. Precepts staff and students.
• 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. Immediately identifies and troubleshoots equipment problems within specialty area and/or notifies appropriate personnel.
• Functions as a technical resource person by providing information relating to instruments and equipment and assists in planning and maintenance of the equipment particularly in area of expertise.
• Functions as assistant during procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon/physician.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• In conjunction with other team members may provide one in-service per year in related specialty area.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Serves as a contributing member on unit-based committees.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
• Provides comfort and support for 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 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.

Experience

• 1-2 years Surgical technologist experience required.
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must maintain 6 Continuing Education Credits per year within 180 days required.
• 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.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
• Expert in at least one specialty surgical service.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Salary

USD $29.73 – USD $53.49 /hr.