TECH - OR/SURGICAL

Responsibilities Unit Overview The Operating Room at GW Hospital includes 17 state-of-the-art surgical suites that support complex procedures including trauma, neuro, ortho, robotics, and open-heart surgeries. Our surgical technologists are critical team members who support efficiency, safety, and positive patient outcomes. Position Summary The OR Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room, assists with surgical procedures, and ensures proper handling and availability of instruments and equipment throughout the surgical process. Main Tasks Set up surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile fields prior to procedures Assist surgeons and RNs during surgical procedures by passing instruments and supplies Maintain sterile technique and monitor operating room conditions Perform instrument counts and ensure accurate documentation Assist in the turnover and restocking of surgical suites Collaborate with nursing and supply chain teams to ensure readiness Support infection control practices and adherence to safety protocols Benefits Summary Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holiday pay Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance $100 monthly commute subsidy Team-focused, inclusive work environment Qualifications High School diploma or equivalency Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or degree from an accredited nursing program or equivalent Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.