Surgical Technologist, Gaithersburg MOB

Assists surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment needed for scheduled procedures. Assists surgeon during procedures and maintains aseptic technique on surgical field. Essential Responsibilities Adheres to strict aseptic techniques. Obtains and inspects surgical instrument needed for each procedure. Sets up instruments for use during the surgical procedure. Assures that all equipment and supplies are available for the surgical procedure. Assists surgeon during procedures. Assists with moving, positioning, and transporting patients. Handles specimens in accordance with established operating room procedures. Performs counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the circulating nurse in accordance with established operating room procedures. Removes instruments from operating room and returns them to sterile processing. Assists in cleaning surgical equipment and operating room for next case. May oversee equipment and supply inventory for a service. Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex technical equipment. Performs other related duties as directed. Basic Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of operating room experience required OR completion of an accredited surgical technician training program AND completion of all required clinical training to be eligible to sit for national certification unless employed prior to September 2024. Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. Completion of an approved civilian or military training for surgical technologist. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support Additional Requirements In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see. Preferred Qualifications Experience in ambulatory surgery preferred. Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred. Currently working as a scrub tech in an ASC/Hospital setting. With strong experience in scrubbing multi-specialty procedures (i.e. Total joint). Primary Location: Maryland, Gaithersburg, Gaithersburg Medical Office 655 Watkins Mill Rd. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Gaithersburg HUB Medical Cntrt - Day Surgery - 1808 Pay Range: $34.46 - $49.73 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Work Setting: Onsite Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente