Surgical Tech II

MedStar Health Middle Branch/Reedbird Parks, MD 21225, US

$29.73 - $53.49 / hour

About this Job: 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.

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 $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.

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