Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where innovation meets compassionate care. We're seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support life-saving procedures in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in one of America's top healthcare institutions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and arranging sterile fields
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Handle surgical specimens for laboratory analysis
- Operate specialized equipment like endoscopic cameras and robotic systems
- Document procedures accurately in electronic health records
- Collaborate with anesthesia and nursing teams for seamless patient care
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- 2+ years of recent OR experience in a Level 1 trauma center
- Expertise in sterile processing and sterilization validation
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure emergency situations
- Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Current BLS certification
- Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic preferred)