Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Full Time Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 4252 Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) WRNMMC Bethesda, MD Schedule: 6:30am – 3:15pm Monday through Friday Position Duties and Responsibilities: Share knowledge by training students, new orienteers, and cross training experienced Surgical Technicians. Ensure a safe and sterile environment for surgical procedures. Prepare a patient for surgery, arrange operating room (OR) equipment, instruments, and supplies according to the preference of the surgeons and nurses. Be conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the demands of surgeons. Respond quickly and have knowledge of various operating room procedures. Work as an integral part of the healthcare team alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other personnel before, during and after surgery. Adjust and test equipment, prepare the patient for surgery, and help to connect surgical equipment and monitoring devices. Scrub and put on gown and gloves, prepare the sterile setup for the appropriate procedure and assist other members of the team with gowning and gloving. As directed by the surgeon, sponge or suction the operative site, prepare suture material, dispense appropriate fluids and drugs, and prepare specimens for subsequent pathologic analysis. After the operation, apply dressings and prepare the OR for the next case. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of three years within the past five years of full-time experience as a Certified Surgical Technician or Certified Surgical Technologist. The Contractor employee shall have one year of combined experience in Orthopedic Spine, Neurosurgical, General, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Da Vinci Surgery and/or variety of surgical experience. Have Operating Room (OR) experience working within a military healthcare system. Certification from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). Possess a valid and unrestricted state license granted from any state to practice surgical technology. Graduated with an associate degree from an accredited community or junior college; a certificate from a hospital training program; a vocational or technical school; or one of the U.S. Armed Forces. Must be a US Citizen. Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits: Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare) Dental Insurance (Humana) Vision Insurance (Humana) 401(k) with Employer Match Health Savings Account with Employer Match Prescription Drug Program Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) Relocation Assistance 10 Days Paid Time Off Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Wellness Incentives and More NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date About Potomac Healthcare Solutions: Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr