Surgical Technologist

Advanced Surgery Center of Bethesda is seeking an FT Surgical  Technologist

*5,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

We are seeking an engaged and experienced Surgical Technologist for the Advanced Surgery Center of Bethesda. In this role, you will anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Establish and maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. 

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure

Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards

Inspects equipment for proper working condition

Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures

Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure

Arranges instruments according to given procedure

Confirms that instruments work properly

Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays

Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy

Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed

Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety

Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure

Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed

Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards

Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician

Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures

Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status

Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow

Other duties may be assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program. 
• Must be a Certified Surgical Tech 
• BLS Certification.
• 1-2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties.
• Ortho Experience strongly Preferred

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Pay rate: Min: $31.06 to Max: $48.00

(Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)