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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Baltimore, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

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.
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.
  • 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.

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