Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide direct patient care and assist in surgical procedures. This role requires a graduate from an accredited program and a minimum of 125 surgical procedures as a first scrub.

The ideal candidate will ensure a sterile environment, manage surgical instruments, and support patient care during surgeries. Competitive pay within the range of $25—$40 USD is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile environment for surgeries.
• Transport patients and equipment safely.
• Provide intra-operative patient care using preference cards.
• Function as a first scrub in various surgical cases.
• Perform surgical skills independently as required.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical asepsis

Equipment handling

Education

Graduate from accredited surgical technologist program

Tools

Surgical instruments

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.

• Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
• Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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