Surgical Technician - Labor and Delivery

Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

About the Role

Performs patient care duties delegated by the RN related to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety. Scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, and equipment related to surgical intervention.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates rapid cleaning and preparation of the operating room by assisting environmental services with cleaning.
• Ensures that all equipment and supplies are available before starting a case.
• Gathers any missing supplies or equipment before scrubbing.
• Assists circulating nurse in preparing the OR for a procedure.
• Consistently, accurately, and promptly transmits accurate information regarding reports, patient data, patient requests, or other pertinent information to appropriate healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Current certification as surgical technologist (CST) preferred.
• Completion of an approved technologist program or previous technologist experience of at least one year.
• Current BLS certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of adult basic education evaluations for math and reading.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Visual accuracy and auditory acuity.
• Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval.
• Ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately.
• Ability to identify and distinguish color, temperature, texture, and size.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, as determined by the nature of the patient care unit. Must be able to push, pull, lift patients and equipment (e.g., beds, stretchers).
• Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.62 - $41.31 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

About the Organization

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is part of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. The organization includes Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus. Holy Cross Health offers a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, home care, and hospice, aiming to improve health and support community well-being.