Surgical Support Technician
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.
UMMS believes all team members are caregivers—and we support our caregivers so they can care for our patients. When you join UMMS, you become part of a highly reliable community of more than 27,000, where your experience is respected, your expertise is recognized, and your passion and curiosity are nurtured. A generous benefits package supports your physical, mental, and financial health through a paid time off plan, comprehensive health coverage, dependent care and tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, wellbeing services and more.
UMMS embraces a just culture where all team members are treated fairly and are empowered to communicate their goals and pursue their full career potential. We are guided by our shared values—compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity and integrity—and we are looking for talented individuals who will embrace those values and help us achieve our mission and vision.
Surgical Support Technician
Job ID: REF38797M
Area of Interest: Nursing Support
Location: Baltimore,MD US
Hours of Work: Day
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
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 for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.
I. General Summary
Under direct supervision of a perioperative nursing, performs delegated functions including those of an Operating Room Assistant. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.
II. 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.
- Establishes and maintains courteous and effective relationships with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other members of the health care team; demonstrates sensitivity and awareness to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers and responds promptly to verbal and/or written instructions.
- Transfers patient to and from bed, chair, wheelchair, OR table, or stretcher with devices in “locked” position.
- Uses appropriate body mechanics in moving, lifting and transporting surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Transports surgical patients from same day surgery and units to the OR, PACU.
- Transports surgical instruments to the Instrument Room. Pulls for surgical cases including instruments and surgical packs &/or individuals supplies as listed on the preference list or directed by OR Nursing.
III. Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
- One year of previous experience as an Operating Room Assistant, or competent job performance in a role of hospital support services, is preferred.
- CPR certification required.
IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of universal blood and body fluids precautions and aseptic technique.
- Demonstrates knowledge of role in Operating Room emergency procedures (i.e. code, malignant hyperthermia, and fire).
- Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $18.7-$21.06
Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a