Surgical Technologist -Operating Room UMMC Midtown Campus Full Time Baltimore, Maryland

When we say "our community" we mean it.

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital. We provide a broad array of medical, surgical and behavioral health care serving Baltimore City and the region. At Midtown you will find a unique blend of the innovation and expertise that defines an academic medical center and a passion for excellence in caring for the people we serve.

We put people first - and that includes our employees. When you join or team, you'll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,400 staff members who provide care in 30+ specialties. Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other.

We are seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our nursing team at UMMC Midtown Campus. The perioperative wing has 7-operating rooms, 2 endoscopy suites, and 1 cystoscopy room. We perform 90% outpatient surgeries utilizing the services of the University of Maryland Physicians and some community physicians. We average 500 cases per month.

We care for Adults/geriatric patients who may have one of the following surgery types: ENT, OMF, GYN, Ortho-Total Joint Replacements, General Surgery, Vascular Surgeries, Sports Medicine, Podiatry.

The Surgical Technologist is a member of the health care team. The technologist prepares the OR by setting up the instrumentation and equipment and by checking that all are functioning properly. He/she also assures that the surgical field is set up according to the procedure and the surgeon's preference. The technologist scrubs to assist the surgeon during the procedure by passing instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon and assistants, keeping the area clean and free of clutter and assuring sterile technique is followed at the surgical field. The Surgical Technologist assists with room turnover, cleaning what is necessary after the procedure and setting up and preparing the room for the next procedure in a timely manner. In addition, the Surgical Technologist assists with instrument and equipment cleaning and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates well with the circulating nurse to assure continuity of care and efficient turnover and preparation of room, based on patient and surgeon needs.
• Assists with the safe transportation of the patient to an individual operating suite, to PACU or Nursing Unit as directed.
• Assists with positioning of the patient in accordance with proper body alignment under the supervision of registered nurse.
• Assists with maintaining skin integrity.
• Anticipates surgeons' needs for instrumentation, sutures, sponges and supplies according to technique, procedure and special requirements.