Surgical Technl OR Perm Call

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Responsible for the scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions including assessment of instruments, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned. Responsible to ensure that the plan of care developed with the team is implemented according to defined performance standards to ensure positive patient outcomes. The ST provides a safe patient environment.

Requirements

• Permanent on-call position: Requires 3 weeks onsite onboarding
• Requires 2 onsite 8 hr. shifts per 6-week schedule
• Response time of 60 minutes from being called-in
• Available for 60 hours of on call job responsibilities per week
• Requirement for 2 winter and 1 summer holiday on a rotating basis alternating years with 1 winter and 2 summer holidays

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions.
• Assesses and/or assembles the instrument, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned and ensures the plan of care developed with the team is implemented according to defined performance standards to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Provides a safe patient environment and accepts responsibility to assist in on-the-job training of new team members upon request.
• Assembles the necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment, checking items to assure they are in working condition.
• Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the peri-operative phase.
• Performs intra-operative sponge and needle counts according to policy and procedure.
• Ensures safety of the patient during the use of electrical equipment.
• Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens.
• Applies principles of proper body alignment during the transfer and positioning of patients.
• Ensures and respects the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Assures the Environment of Care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines.
• Limits and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate persons.
• Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment, or instrumentation.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required and Completion of a Formal Surgical Tech Training Program required; Associate's degree in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years 2 years multispecialty operating room experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: CST - Certified Surgical Technologist or National Center for Competency Testing preferred; CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required; Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Center.
• Maintain compliance with all departmental education and competency requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values, and commitment to compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory laws.
• Inspire trust and exhibit honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and excellent customer service while interacting with patients, guests, and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to assist in the care and the preparation of the surgical patient by performing routine and delegated duties according to standards and policy.
• Ability to demonstrate and organize and manage time and equipment effectively, setting appropriate priorities.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under time constraints and often in stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate skill and accuracy in communication both oral and written.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, progression of surgical procedures, sterilization process, aseptic technique, and safety standards in a surgical environment.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions correctly.
• Willingness to adapt to hours of availability to variable changing needs.
• Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.