Senior Surgical Tech - Open Heart Surgery (Part Time/AM)

Senior Surgical Tech

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center in the heart of Washington, DC, recognized for clinical excellence and innovation. GW Hospital's staff are dedicated to patient-centered care, research, and continuous improvement across all specialties. The Open Heart Surgery unit at GW Hospital is a highly specialized environment focused on cardiac surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafts, valve repairs and replacements, and other complex heart operations. The unit features advanced technology and a collaborative team of surgeons, nurses, and surgical technologists committed to delivering high-quality, life-saving care.

As a Senior Surgical Tech in the Open Heart Surgery unit, you will play a vital role on the surgical team, assisting with complex cardiac procedures. You will ensure a sterile field, manage specialized instruments, and support the surgical team before, during, and after operations. Your experience and leadership will contribute to safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical outcomes in a high-acuity setting.

Main tasks include:

• Prepare and maintain the sterile operating field for open-heart surgeries
• Assist surgeons during cardiac procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized surgical equipment
• Ensure proper handling and accountability of surgical instruments and supplies
• Support and mentor junior surgical techs and assist with staff training
• Strictly adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols
• Document procedures and maintain accurate records

Qualifications required:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent surgical tech experience, with experience in open heart or cardiac surgery required
• BLS (AHA-certified)
• Preferred: Advanced cardiac surgery experience
• Experience mentoring or training staff
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Benefit & rewards highlights:

• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

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 as an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes' ranking of America's largest public companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success.