Surgical Technologist II - Specialty Expert & Preceptor

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

General Summary of Position

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery. Provides expert services in at least one specialty area. Assists with precepting of staff and students.

About The Job

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery. Provides expert services in at least one specialty area. Assists with precepting of staff and students.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon/physician during the procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Collaborates with Resource Nurse and Perioperative Educator on the development and provision of competency‑based orientation. Precepts staff and students.
• 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. Immediately identifies and troubleshoots equipment problems within specialty area and/or notifies appropriate personnel.
• Functions as a technical resource person by providing information relating to instruments and equipment and assists in planning and maintenance of the equipment particularly in area of expertise.
• Functions as assistant during procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon/physician.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• In conjunction with other team members may provide one in‑service per year in related specialty area.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Serves as a contributing member on unit‑based committees.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
• Provides comfort and support for 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 or hospital‑based program required
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• 1‑2 years Surgical technologist experience required
• One year of relevant professional‑level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must maintain 6 Continuing Education Credits per year. within 180 Days required and
• 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. and
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
• Expert in at least one specialty surgical service.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $29.15 - $51.68 /Hr.