Surgical Technologist OR Permanent Call Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req27094)

Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Surgical Technologist OR Permanent Call to join our team! We are looking for a Surgical Technologist with excellent communication skills, and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology; progression of surgical procedures, sterilization process, aseptic technique, and safety standards in a surgical environment. 

As a Surgical Technologist OR Permanent Call EP Lab, you will be responsible for the scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions, including assessment of instruments, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned. Responsible for ensuring 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 as a permanent on-call position:  

• Requires 3 weeks onsite onboarding. 

• Requires 2 onsite 8 hr. shifts per 6-week schedule. 

• Requires response time of 60 minutes from being called in. 

• Available for 60 hours of on-call job responsibilities per week. 

• Holiday requirements as outlined in CBA. 

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: 

• Responsible for performing scrub duties in simple to complex surgical interventions. Responsible for assessing and or assembling the instrument, equipment, and supply needs of each case assigned and is responsible to ensure that the plan of care developed with the team is implemented according to defined performance standards to ensure positive patient outcomes. 

• Responsible for providing 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 patient safety during electrical equipment use. 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. 

• Labels and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate persons. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and or instrumentation. Functions in a permanent on-call position. 

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or GED.  

• Completion of Formal Surgical Tech Training Program. 

• 2 years multispecialty operating room experience. 

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 90 days. 

• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology preferred. 

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist or National Center for Competency Testing preferred. 

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.