111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20010
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10354 Operating Room
Pay Range
$33.38 - $66.24
Schedule: Mon-Fri 10 hr shifts 7a-530p with call.
Who We Are:
Children’s National surgery center performs nearly 17,000 procedures each year on infants, children and adolescents, including kidney transplants, scoliosis, hernia repairs, and procedures to treat disorders and abnormalities of the esophagus and trachea. Other special services include corneal implants and cataract surgeries, and we specialize in cochlear implant for the ear. Children’s surgeons perform laser surgery and employ many types of minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Surgical Services at the main hospital campus is equipped and available to provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week surgical care and consists of 17 Operating Rooms and 2 procedure rooms.
Children’s National has a world-class team of pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff who have developed a variety of programs designed with children in mind. One of our newest additions is the DaVinci robot and MRI suite.
What You’ll Do:
The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral member of the surgical team. As a member of this multidisciplinary team, the ST will collaborate with team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care in the peri-operative environment. This position works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse/circulating nurse. The ST functions in the scrub role providing assistance to the operating surgeon and assistants, preparing for the procedure and cleaning up afterward. The ST will demonstrate good peer and physician relationships to ensure high quality of patient care and to demonstrate professionalism in practice.
What You’ll Need:
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
AND
Graduate of a surgical technologist program or OR training program (Required)
Minimum Work Experience:
Surgical Technologist experience (Preferred)
Sterile Processing experience (Preferred)
Required License and Certifications
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of aseptic technique.
Human relations and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate a surgical conscience at all times.
Collaborate with RN and physicians in developing a plan of care for each patient
Assists in the setup of the operative field with equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Assures all equipment is functioning before use.
Ability to identify the basic surgical instruments by type, function and name.
Understands the importance of verification of exposure to sterilization process, checking the integrity of sterile packaging, and opening of appropriate supplies
Ability to identify major types of surgical intervention materials (i.e. catheters, drains, sheeting material, grafting material, sutures, stapling devices) their preparation and usage in specific surgical procedures.
Demonstrates anatomical and physiological knowledge for specified surgical procedures.
Maintains a safe, organized, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and co-workers.
Demonstrated the ability to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
Uses supplies and disposables in a cost-effective manner to avoid waste
Supports the initiation and / or maintenance of preference cards to keep current
Serves as a clinical resource to support and develop peers
Functional Accountabilities
Demonstrates competency as a Surgical Technologist
Collaborates with RN and physician to develop a plan of care for each patient.
Prepare the Operating Room for surgical procedures; open supplies and equipment on the sterile field based on the surgical procedures and child’s age.
Identify and prepare basic sterile packs and trays.
Scrubs for routine and complex procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, procedures, instrumentation,…