Surgical Technologist II, Multiple Shifts, Operating Room

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist II to join their team. This role involves supporting surgical procedures through preparation, monitoring, and maintaining sterile environments. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience, along with a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards for expertise

Comprehensive benefit plans

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Ability to operate surgical equipment and devices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all supplies and instruments are available for surgery.
• Perform preoperative and intraoperative duties.
• Monitor the sterile field and maintain aseptic techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Expertise in sterile techniques

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of CAAHEP

Surgical Technologist certification

BLS Certification

Job description

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington, D.C. area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a full-timeSurgical Technologist II who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals doing just that: making a difference.

This position is full-time, with five 8-hour evening shifts per week starting at 2:30 p.m. On-call and weekend work are required as needed.

The Surgical Technologist II:

Pay range: $25.12-$40.19 (Actual offer rates are based upon the applicant’s relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)

• Review the preference card and ensure that all supplies, instruments, equipment, positioning aids, and other items identified are available and in the room for the scheduled surgical procedure.
• Responsible for preoperative duties as follows: Donning Operation Room attire and personal protective equipment (PPE); gathering, checking, and opening supplies, instruments, and equipment needed for the surgical procedure promptly; performing the surgical scrub and donning gown and gloves; setting up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and labels medications/solutions needed for the procedure; performing initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator; assisting the team members with gowning and gloving; assisting with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field; participating in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure; securing tubing, cords and other sterile accessories; maintaining aseptic techniques and monitoring sterile field.
• Monitors room for traffic control, proper attire, and safety violations throughout the procedure.
• Collaborates with SPD to maintain instruments in good condition and working order through appropriate handling and identification/notification of needed repairs.
• Responsible for Intraoperative duties as follows: preparing and anticipating additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure; measuring and passing medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure; holding retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon; performing intra-operative sponge and needle counts according to policy and procedure; applying electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders as directed by the surgeon; assists in primary.
• Follows lockout/tag-out procedures for malfunctioning equipment and reports to the charge nurse/Nurse Manager or designee.
• Participates in maintaining the environment of care by being observant of the environment and appropriately identifying and reporting unsafe conditions to management or designee.
• Performs transport duties as needed to facilitate proper patient transport throughout the perioperative stay.

Key required competencies include:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
• Expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to problem-solve in procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to operate surgical equipment and devices needed for surgical procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic computer application skills.
• Great attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.

The qualified candidates will possess:

• Graduate of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Two Years (2) of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Surgical Technologist certification is required. Surgical Assitant certification is accepted.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required.

At Howard University Hospital, our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. ExternalApplicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location if offered.

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