Surgical Technologist I

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a surgical technologist to assist in the operating room, anticipate surgeon needs, and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.

The role involves assisting with case preparation, handling instruments, and ensuring equipment functions properly while following safety standards and department policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a school of surgical technology required or completion of hospital-based training.
• CPR certification required within 90 days; additional unit certifications may vary by department.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates surgeon needs during operative procedures.
• Assists with case preparation per preference card guidelines.
• Ensures equipment is functioning and reports problems.
• Acts as surgical assistant under surgeon supervision; may be second assistant.
• Maintains aseptic technique; handles specimens properly.
• Provides information about instruments and equipment to OR staff.

Skills

Case procedure prep

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical technology program graduate

Hospital-based training

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• 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 and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Functions as surgical assistant during operative procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon. May act as second assistant by providing exposure and holding retractors.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• May function as a technical resource person for OR staff providing information relating to instruments and equipment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides comfort and support for preoperative 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.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required and
• graduation from a school of surgical technology required or
• completion of hospital-based training. required

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a surgical technologist or graduation from a school of surgical technology program. required
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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 and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.