JOB DESCRIPTION

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN II - OUTPATIENT OR

Requisition #: 198736
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital Nursing, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Nursing Support/Patient Care
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Week: Full Time (40 hours)
Weekend Work Required: No
Date Posted: Nov. 15, 2019

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, MD

Surgical Technician II

Outpatient Center OR

Full Time

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performs duties in the operating room to assist the surgical team in surgical, such as scrubbing on all types of operative procedures, obtaining and preparing instruments and equipment and maintaining a clean and safe surgical environment. Work requires the ability to demonstrate familiarity with operating room instruments/equipment/supplies.

Candidates for the Surgical Technician II position:

* Must have High school diploma or GED equivalent.

* Successful completion of a Surgical Technician Program is required

* Five years of prior work experience as a Surgical Technician required

* Active BLS (Healthcare Provider) CPR certification from AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network required

* Surgical Technician ceritfication preferred

The Surg Tech is responsible for:

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Must be able to read and understand materials management reports, forms and requisitions.
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In depth knowledge of aseptic technique principles and standard precautions.
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Instrument care and handling principles.
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Surgical anatomy and physiology.
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Familiar with verbal and non-verbal communication styles, team concepts and dynamics.
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Accountable for appropriate use of resources and cost awareness.
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Adheres to prescribed procedures and protocols.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.