Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Potomac Healthcare Solutions•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) WRNMMC Bethesda, MD Competitive Salary! No Call! 11 Holidays Off! Schedule: 6:30am – 3:15pm Monday through Friday. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, arranging operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies according to surgeon and nurse preferences. The technologist must be conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the demands of surgeons, responding quickly and possessing knowledge of various operating room procedures. They will work as an integral part of the healthcare team alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other personnel before, during, and after surgery. Responsibilities include adjusting and testing equipment, preparing the patient, connecting surgical equipment and monitoring devices, scrubbing, gowning and gloving, preparing the sterile setup, and assisting the team with gowning and gloving. As directed by the surgeon, they will sponge or suction the operative site, prepare suture material, dispense fluids and drugs, and prepare specimens. Post-operation, they will apply dressings and prepare the OR for the next case. Additionally, the role includes sharing knowledge by training students, new orienteers, and cross-training experienced Surgical Technicians, and ensuring a safe and sterile environment for surgical procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of three years within the past five years of full-time experience as a Certified Surgical Technician or Certified Surgical Technologist.
One year of combined experience in Orthopedic Spine, Neurosurgical, General, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Da Vinci Surgery and/or variety of surgical experience.
Operating Room (OR) experience working within a military healthcare system.
Certification from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted state license granted from any state to practice surgical technology.
Graduated with an associate degree from an accredited community or junior college; a certificate from a hospital training program; a vocational or technical school; or one of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

Share knowledge by training students, new orienteers and cross training experienced Surgical Technicians.
Ensure a safe and sterile environment for surgical procedures.
Prepare a patient for surgery, arrange operating room (OR) equipment, instruments, and supplies accord to the preference of the surgeons and nurses.
Be conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable in order to handle the demands of surgeons.
Respond quickly and have knowledge of various operating room procedures.
Work as an integral part of the healthcare team alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other personnel before, during and after surgery.
Adjust and test equipment, prepare the patient for surgery, and help to connect surgical equipment and monitoring devices.
Scrub and put on gown and gloves, prepare the sterile setup for the appropriate procedure and assist other members of the team with gowning and gloving.
As directed by the surgeon, sponge or suction the operative site, prepare suture material, dispense appropriate fluids and drugs, and prepare specimens for subsequent pathologic analysis.
After the operation, apply dressings and prepare the OR for the next case.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – Employer Match
Paid Time Off
11 Federal Holidays
Continuing Education
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives