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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Rosedale, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery. Provides expert services in at least one specialty area. Assists with precepting of staff and students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon/physician during the procedure.
  • Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
  • Collaborates with Resource Nurse and Perioperative Educator on the development and provision of competency- based orientation. Precepts staff and students.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Ensures that equipment is functioning properly. Immediately identifies and troubleshoots equipment problems within specialty area and/or notifies appropriate personnel.
  • Functions as a technical resource person by providing information relating to instruments and equipment and assists in planning and maintenance of the equipment particularly in area of expertise.
  • Functions as assistant during procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon/physician.
  • Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
  • In conjunction with other team members may provide one in-service per year in related specialty area.
  • Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Serves as a contributing member on unit-based committees.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
  • Provides comfort and support for patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
  • Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt courteous positive and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED required and
    • graduation from a school of surgical technology or hospital-based program required
    • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
    Experience
    • 1-2 years Surgical technologist experience required
    • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
    Licenses and Certifications
    • Must maintain 6 Continuing Education Credits per year. within 180 Days required and
    • 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 and
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. and
    • CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
    • Expert in at least one specialty surgical service.
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $29.15 - USD $51.68 /Hr.


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