Surgical Technologist, Part-time - UM Chesapeake Surgery Center

University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington • Bel Air, MD

360d • $27 - $61

About The Position

Under direct supervision performs delegated patient care functions assisting in surgical procedures and in the preparation of supplies and equipment in an operating room.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Certified by the Association of Surgical Technologists or National Center for Competency Testing.
• Certification in BCLS.
• Two years experience in an inpatient or outpatient surgical setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates the ability to organize and manage time and equipment effectively, setting appropriate priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and efficiently under time constraints, and often in stressful situations.
• Demonstrates skill and accuracy in communication both oral and written.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology; progression of surgical procedures, sterilization process, aseptic technique, and safety standards in a surgical environment.
• Performs simple mathematical functions correctly.
• Willingly adapts hours of availability to variable changing needs.
• Effectively functions as a member of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Counts needles, sponges and instruments.
• Ensures medications on the sterile field are properly labeled.
• Ensures fluids are maintained at a safe temperature.
• Ensures instrumentation is cleaned at point of use, restrung, and sprayed with enzymatic cleaner.
• Performs preoperative preparation of patients, including skin preparation, draping and positioning patients for procedures in accordance with department procedures and protocols, as needed.
• 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.
• Performs related 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.
• Transports patients and runs errands as directed by RN.
• Prepares supplies for sterilization including washing and wrapping instruments.
• Assesses the environmental needs of the area and recommends and/or initiates appropriate action.
• Orientates new Surgical Technologists by explaining department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $27.98-$61.02

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED