Surgical Technologist I: OR Support & Prep

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a surgical technologist to assist with a wide range of operative duties. You will anticipate the surgeon’s needs, prepare cases per preference cards, and ensure equipment operates correctly under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, handling specimens, and serving as a resource for OR staff. You will also participate in quality improvement teams and assist with patient transportation when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a surgical technology program required.
• Hospital-based training completion required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Ensures equipment functions properly and notifies appropriate personnel of problems.
• Functions as surgical assistant under the direct supervision of the surgeon; may act as second assistant by exposing anatomy and holding retractors.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• Maintains aseptic technique and monitors for breaches in aseptic practice.
• May serve as a technical resource for OR staff regarding instruments and equipment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
• Provides comfort and support for preoperative patients and respects privacy.
• Responds to questions from patient families promptly and courteously.

Skills

Sterile technique

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from a school of surgical technology

Hospital-based training completion

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a surgical technologist to assist with a wide range of operative duties. You will anticipate the surgeon’s needs, prepare cases per preference cards, and ensure equipment operates correctly under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, handling specimens, and serving as a resource for OR staff. You will also participate in quality improvement teams and assist with patient transportation when needed.