Surgical Tech

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Surgical Technician to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center!

As a Surgical Technician, you will assist with in room preoperative and intra-operative preparation of patients and assists with set up of the surgical suite before, during and after a surgical procedure under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties :

Clinical : Performs basic, routine, and specialized tasks in assigned departments, supervised by a registered nurse. Follows and utilizes appropriate sterilization techniques during all cases. Prepares equipment and surgical table for procedure. Helps move patients from stretcher to surgical table and back. Prepares and helps with patient positioning. Helps pull case carts for the following day and returns all sterile equipment to its appropriate location.

Environmental : Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment. Prepares sterile equipment and surgical table for procedure. When scrubbing in a case appropriate hand washing and sterilization techniques are followed. Assists with the cleaning and sterilization of all procedure equipment. Assists with the cleaning and sterilization of Operating Room for case turnover.

Development : Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs to maintain certification. Attending hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted time for completion (CPR, License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.)

Organizational knowledge : Works effectively within and between departments. Participates in inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department / unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Qualifications :

Completion of accredited surgical tech program.

1-2 years' experience in a hospital setting.

Surgical experience.

CPR Certification.

This position has a hiring range of $29.15 - $51.68