OR/Surgical Tech

Job description

Responsibilities
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.
Much more is available at: https://cedarhillregional.com/
We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technician - Non-Certified (Full Time-Days)
Our ideal candidate assists in the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care by supporting surgeons, registered nurses, and other perioperative team members during surgical procedures. The Non-Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, handling surgical instruments and supplies, and ensuring a safe environment for patients throughout the perioperative process.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures by ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Assist with setting up sterile fields and maintaining aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures and pass instruments, sponges, sutures, and supplies efficiently.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and transportation in accordance with safety standards and physician preference cards.
• Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety and compliance with hospital policy.
• Clean, disinfect, and restock operating rooms between procedures.
• Handle specimens appropriately according to facility protocols.
• Ensure proper care, handling, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and ancillary staff to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Adhere to all infection prevention, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and excellent communication skills in a fast-paced surgical environment.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center .
As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com .
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program preferred.
• Previous operating room or surgical support experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

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