Surgical Technologist

Proforma Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating rooms, maintain sterile fields, and assist during procedures. This role requires meticulous technique, ability to work under pressure, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, handling specimens, instrument counts, infection control, and collaboration with surgeons and nurses to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.

Qualifications

• Training/credentialing as a surgical technologist
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrument management
• Attention to detail for counts, compliance, and patient safety
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and support surgical team communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and arrange sterile instruments according to protocol
• Maintain sterility and assist surgeons and registered nurses during procedures
• Position patients safely and assist with intraoperative tasks
• Perform instrument counts and ensure correct documentation
• Handle specimens appropriately and assist with specimen transfer
• Follow strict infection control and safety standards
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment

Skills

Surgical technologist cert

Sterile technique

Intraoperative support

Counts/documentation

Team collaboration under pressure

Job description

supports surgical services in a healthcare facility by preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile fields before and during procedures.

Key Duties

• Prepare operating rooms and arrange sterile instruments according to protocol
• Maintain sterility and assist surgeons and registered nurses during procedures
• Position patients safely and assist with intraoperative tasks
• Perform instrument counts and ensure correct documentation
• Handle specimens appropriately and assist with specimen transfer
• Follow strict infection control and safety standards
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Training/credentialing as a surgical technologist
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrument management
• Attention to detail for counts, compliance, and patient safety
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and support surgical team communication