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Surgical Technologist
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.
UMMS believes all team members are caregivers—and we support our caregivers so they can care for our patients. When you join UMMS, you become part of a highly reliable community of more than 27,000, where your experience is respected, your expertise is recognized, and your passion and curiosity are nurtured. A generous benefits package supports your physical, mental, and financial health through a paid time off plan, comprehensive health coverage, dependent care and tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, wellbeing services and more.
UMMS embraces a just culture where all team members are treated fairly and are empowered to communicate their goals and pursue their full career potential. We are guided by our shared values—compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity and integrity—and we are looking for talented individuals who will embrace those values and help us achieve our mission and vision.
UMMS has been recognized as a top employer nationally and most recently is a recipient of the Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Large Employers award, as well as Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women honors.
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Surgical Technologist
Job ID: REF26200R
Area of Interest:
Location: Baltimore,MD US
Hours of Work: Rotating
Job Facility: UM Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Job Description
Main Function:
The Surgical Technologist is a member of the health care team. The technologist prepares the OR by setting up the instrumentation and equipment and by checking that all are functioning properly. He/she also assures that the surgical field is set up according to the procedure and the surgeon’s preference. The technologist scrubs to assist the surgeon during the procedure by passing instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon and assistants, keeping the area clean and free of clutter and assuring sterile technique is followed at the surgical field. The Surgical Technologist assists with room turnover, cleaning what is necessary after the procedure and setting up and preparing the room for the next procedure in a timely manner. In addition, the Surgical Technologist assists with instrument and equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicates well with the circulating nurse to assure continuity of care and efficient turnover and preparation of room, based on patient and surgeon needs.
- Assists with the safe transportation of the patient to an individual operating suite, to PACU or Nursing Unit as directed.
- Assists with positioning of the patient in accordance with proper body alignment under the supervision of registered nurse.
- Assists with maintaining skin integrity.
- Anticipates surgeons’ needs for instrumentation, sutures, sponges and supplies according to technique, procedure and special requirements.
Company Description
When we say “our community” we mean it.
UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School graduate or equivalent. Evidence of successful completion of an approved Surgical
- Technician Program. Prefer- Certified ST.
Experience:
- Minimum six months Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
Contacts:
- Nursing personnel, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Good physical and mental health. Considerable standing, walking, stooping and lifting during working hours.
Working Conditions:
- Works in well-lighted and well ventilated hospital environment.
Hazards:
- Exposure too all types of illnesses, disturbed patients and environmental hazards.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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