General Summary
Under moderate supervision, is a multi-skilled individual who demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in most surgical subspecialties. Participates in a wide variety of clinical tasks/procedures for the patient as a member of the patient care team. Provides any basic patient care duties and participates in tasks to assist with the progression of the patient's plan of care. Serves as a technical resource for other Surgical Technologists. Patients served include infant through adult-older adult.
Mission
All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to RN for specific patient related duties. Overall supervision from manager of patient care unit.
Working Conditions
Works inside. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. Works a regular assigned shift but may be expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be expected to rotate within the Perioperative Division if the need arises. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Physical Requirements
Work is heavy. Requires walking 5-8 hours/shift. Lifting up to and in excess of one hundred 100 pounds 0-3 hours/shift; carrying, push, and pulling 0-3 hours/shift in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Reaching for and handling equipment and supplies 5-8 hours/shift. Talking and hearing to converse with patients, staff, visitors, physicians 0-3 hours/shift. Hearing/listening to differentiate sounds 5-8 hours/shift. Near visual acuity to observe patients 5-8 hours/shift.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Training Program required. One (1) year of previous directly applicable surgical technologist experience required. BLS required.
CNA required for all OB surgical technologists. Proficiency in at least 3 surgical specialty groups required for OR only.
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