Surgical Technologist II Trauma OR

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious academic medical center as a Surgical Technologist II in the Trauma Operating Room. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment, working alongside top-tier professionals in a Magnet designated facility. You will play a crucial role in preparing the operating room, assisting with patient care, and ensuring the availability of surgical instruments and supplies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in one of the highest-volume trauma centers in the U.S. If you're passionate about surgical care and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare team, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Technologist training program required.
• 2 years of experience preferred or in lieu of training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and select surgical instruments per surgeon preference.
• Assist with patient preparation and basic patient care duties.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Patient Care

Inventory Control

Sterilization Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Training Program

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Surgical Technologist II - Trauma Operating Room
Full-Time - Rotating Shift
Baltimore, Maryland

Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center with comprehensive and technologically advanced surgical suites.

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is the flagship academic medical center at the heart of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and includes the 789-bed downtown Baltimore campus and the 177-bed midtown campus one mile north. Home to the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, we’re the highest-volume trauma center in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Performs preoperative preparation of patients, including skin preparation, draping and positioning patients for procedures in accordance with department procedures and protocols, as needed.
3. 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.
4. Performs 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.
5. Prepares supplies for sterilization including washing and wrapping instruments.
6. Ensures appropriate sterilization methods are used with various implants, instruments and supplies using standardized sterilized indicators.
7. Assists the RN as requested in ensuring that instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and specialty items are ordered, stored, and ready for use when required.
8. Limits supply and instrument costs through good inventory control. Evaluates new products and provides feedback.
9. Orientates new Surgical Technologists by explaining department policies and procedures.
10. Assists in the development of policies, procedures and protocols at the department levels.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program is required.

Experience: 2 years’ experience (in lieu of training program).

Licensure/Certifications: CPR certification is required.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $28.87-$41.96
Other Compensation (if applicable): shift differential eligible.

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