Surgical Technologist - Washington DC, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

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MedStar Health is looking for a Surgical Technologist t o join our team

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Checks daily room assignment and Operating Room (O.Assists the nursing staff in opening O.Tests/verifies proper functioning of equipment and instrumentation prior to case, as needed. Gathers equipment, instruments and sterile materials required for surgical procedures according to the specific room, operation, and physician preference.
Sets-up and counts instruments, sponges, and needles with nursing personnel prior to and after the surgery. Arranges and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures, following Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards/protocols. Ensures medications on the sterile field are labeled and dispensed according to established policies and procedures.

Returns unused supplies/equipment after surgical procedures, ensures that surgical specimen is appropriately identified prior to removal from the sterile field.

Performs inventory and restocks O.Attends to the comfort of the patient prior to start of surgery, assisting in positioning the patient for surgery and/or removing the patient from the O.may assist in the coordination of related support staff and interact with the Sterile Processing department to ensure coverage/supplies, as needed.

Specialized and/or advanced clerical, technical or other vocational training acquired during - 2 years of additional job-related training such as graduation from an accredited school for Surgical Technologists.

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