Surgical Technologist I: OR Prep & Instrumentation

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to assist in operating room preparation, instrument handling and patient care. The role requires reviewing surgeon preferences, counting instruments, labeling medications, and maintaining sterile fields.

The position involves preoperative patient preparation, gowning/gloving support, room turnover, specimen delivery, and adherence to department protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the operating room and in the selection of surgical instruments and equipment by reviewing the surgeon preference list and conferring with the circulating nurse to gather appropriate equipment.
• Counts needles, sponges and instruments.
• Ensures medications on the sterile field are properly labeled.
• Ensures fluids are maintained at a safe temperature.
• Ensures instrumentation is cleaned at point of use, restrung, and sprayed with enzymatic cleaner.
• Performs preoperative preparation of patients, including skin preparation, draping and positioning patients for procedures in accordance with department procedures and protocols, as needed.
• Hands instruments to the surgeon as requested and/or required, preparing suture material for use, and assisting with gowning and gloving of surgical team in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Performs related duties associated with basic patient care, including picking-up blood, delivering specimens to clinical laboratories, performing room turnover between cases, escorting patients when assigned and checking emergency carts for needed supplies. Transports patients and runs errands as directed by RN.
• Prepares supplies for sterilization including washing and wrapping instruments.
• Assesses the environmental needs of the area and recommends and/or initiates appropriate action.
• Orientates new Surgical Technologists by explaining department policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist training program

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to assist in operating room preparation, instrument handling and patient care. The role requires reviewing surgeon preferences, counting instruments, labeling medications, and maintaining sterile fields.

The position involves preoperative patient preparation, gowning/gloving support, room turnover, specimen delivery, and adherence to department protocols.