Surgical Technologist

CARIN Alliance; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CARIN Alliance is seeking personnel to support surgical teams by preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile field readiness. The role emphasizes meticulous instrument handling, infection control, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The position requires collaboration with surgeons and nurses, strict adherence to safety protocols, and a strong patient-safety mindset to ensure optimal perioperative care.

Formación

• Proficiency in sterile processing and surgical instrument management.
• Strong attention to detail for counts, safety checks, and compliance.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices.
• Ability to work effectively with surgeons, RNs, and the care team.
• Strong patient-safety focus and ability to perform under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Arrange, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons and registered nurses during procedures.
• Position patients safely and appropriately for surgery.
• Perform instrument, sponge, and sharps counts and ensure accuracy.
• Handle and transport surgical specimens per facility protocols.
• Enforce strict infection control and sterile technique standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Conocimientos

Sterile processing

Surgical instrument management

Infection control

Safety and counts

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Sterile technique tools

Descripción del empleo

will support surgical teams in a healthcare facility by preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile field readiness.

Key Duties

• Set up and prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Arrange, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons and registered nurses during procedures.
• Position patients safely and appropriately for surgery.
• Perform instrument, sponge, and sharps counts and ensure accuracy.
• Handle and transport surgical specimens per facility protocols.
• Enforce strict infection control and sterile technique standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in sterile processing and surgical instrument management.
• Strong attention to detail for counts, safety checks, and compliance.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices.
• Ability to work effectively with surgeons, RNs, and the care team.
• Strong patient-safety focus and ability to perform under pressure.