Surgical Technologist

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminis Health in Annapolis, MD seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist the operating room team, maintain sterile technique, and support intra-operative care across multiple specialties. Requirements include graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, a minimum of 125 first-scrub procedures, and American Heart Association BLS.

The role involves patient transport, instrument handling, gowning and gloving, and assisting with terminal clean and circulating duties as

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.
• Must have completed a minimum of 125 surgical procedures in the role as first scrub.
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a sterile environment and safe OR setup per policy.
• Transports patients and specialty equipment safely.
• Provides intra-operative patient care and prioritizes care activities.
• Scrubs in multiple case types and handles instrumentation with sterilization.
• Opens supplies, gowns/gloves, positions patient, and performs circulating tasks as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Operating room support

Education

Surgical technologist program

125 first scrub procedures

Job description

Position Objective

This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties, while demonstrating basic patient care concepts, surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
2. Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
3. Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
4. Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
5. Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent. Must have completed a minimum of 125 surgical procedures in the role as first scrub.

Required License/Certifications

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$25—$40 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• *Benefit offerings based on employment status