Surgical Technician

Capital Surgical Solutions LLC•Bethesda, MD

29d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician prepares and maintains the sterile field and works directly with surgeons and the surgical team during outpatient procedures, primarily in the scrub role. The role supports patient safety, efficient case flow, and strict aseptic technique from room setup through case completion, under the direction of the surgeon and circulating registered nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of surgical technician experience in an outpatient or hospital surgical setting.
Current BLS (CPR) certification.
State registration or credential where required by state law.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, surgical instrumentation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures.
Ability to remain focused and professional under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Strongly preferred: current national certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST, NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C, NCCT).
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
Ambulatory surgery center and orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room for each case, gathering instruments, supplies, equipment, and implants according to the surgeon's preference card.
Opens sterile supplies, checks sterility indicators and expiration dates, and sets up the sterile field, back table, and Mayo stand.
Performs the surgical scrub, gowns and gloves self and the surgical team, and assists with draping.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments, sponges, sutures, and supplies throughout the procedure.
Maintains sterile technique, monitors the sterile field, and immediately corrects or reports breaks in sterility.
Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments with the circulating nurse per Center policy.
Prepares, labels, and handles medications and solutions on the sterile field as directed, and passes specimens and implants to the circulating nurse for labeling and documentation.
Operates and monitors surgical equipment within scope, and reports malfunctions.
Assists with patient positioning, transport, and transfer as directed by the circulating nurse.
Prepares instruments for point-of-use cleaning and transport to sterile processing, and assists with room turnover.
Follows infection prevention, OSHA bloodborne pathogen, sharps safety, and radiation safety policies.
Participates in quality improvement activities, annual competencies, and accreditation readiness.
Precepts new staff as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.