About the position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technician (PRN). Our ideal candidate will meet the needs of the patient by having knowledge of the surgical procedure, preparing supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases. Anticipates the needs in the surgical field when passing instruments and assist the surgical team in all procedures. The surgical technician is responsible for his/her case clean up, for positioning patients, moving patients and room turnovers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases.
- Anticipate the needs in the surgical field when passing instruments.
- Assist the surgical team in all procedures.
- Responsible for case clean up.
- Position patients and move patients as needed.
- Manage room turnovers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or certification or degree from an accredited nursing program or equivalent.
Nice-to-haves
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of surgical instruments.
Benefits
- 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.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
