Job Description

Responsibilities

About GWUH:

The George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GWU Hospital serves a diverse group of patients- from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GWU Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

GWU Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the 1st in the nation's capital.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.  

Main tasks include:

Certified Surgical Technologist

As a Certified Surgical Technologist at GW University Hospital, you will play a vital role in our surgical team, ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures and contributing to the overall success of our surgical department. With a keen understanding of surgical procedures and a commitment to excellence, you will prepare supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and assist in all procedures. Your responsibilities will also include case cleanup, patient positioning, patient transportation, and room turnovers, maintaining a sterile and organized environment.

Benefits, Special Incentives & Perk s:

• Relocation Assistance: We offer a $3,000 relocation package to make your transition smoother.
• Professional Development: Enjoy $500 annually to invest in your professional growth.
• Education Allowance: Receive an annual $3,000 allowance to further your education.
• Shift Differential
• Referral Bonus: Refer a RN, and you'll get a $5,000 bonus.
• Commuter Subsidy: We provide a monthly $100 commuter subsidy.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 208 hours of paid time off annually. *(104 hours Part time)
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Thrive in a challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes, and best practices.
• Employee Wellness: We are committed to your well-being through our sponsored programs by the Strategic Employee Engagement Council and GWU Wellness Center.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be a part of an inclusive and diverse environment, supported by the Diversity & Inclusion Council.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from our 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 6%.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Shared Governance: We follow a shared governance model that values your input and collaboration.
• Continuous Development: Grow and develop through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility opportunities within the UHS subsidiaries.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: opt to waive your PTO days and receive a 12% increase in your base rate . *(6% Part time)
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts and a wide array of additional perks.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance. 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Prepare supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases, ensuring that all necessary items are available and ready for use.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures, proactively providing instruments and assistance as required.
• Assist in all aspects of surgical procedures, maintaining awareness of the surgical field and responding to the requests of the surgical team.
• Take responsibility for case cleanup, ensuring that all equipment and supplies are properly disposed of or sterilized after use.
• Assist with patient positioning and transportation, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the surgical process.
• Contribute to room turnovers, preparing the operating room for the next procedure and maintaining cleanliness and orderliness.
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years. This requirement underscores our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our team members and ensuring stability within our organization.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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