Surgical Technologist

Davita Inc. • Clinton, MD, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for the scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions, assessing the instruments, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned. You will ensure that the plan of care developed with the team is implemented according to defined performance standards to ensure positive patient outcomes. The Certified Surgical Technologist provides a safe patient environment and accepts responsibility to assist in on-the-job training of new team members upon request.

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:

Perform scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions.
Assess and assemble the instrument, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned.
Ensure that the plan of care developed with the team is implemented according to defined performance standards.
Provide a safe patient environment and assist in the on-the-job training of new team members upon request.
Assemble necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment, checking items to assure they are in working condition.
Apply and monitor the principles of aseptic technique throughout the peri-operative phase.
Perform intra-operative sponge and needle counts according to policy and procedure.
Ensure patient safety during electrical equipment use.
Correctly collect and accurately label specimens.
Apply principles of proper body alignment during the transfer and positioning of patients.
Ensure and respect the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Maintain the Environment of Care according to regulatory guidelines.
Label and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate persons.
Participate in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.

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