Business: Frederick Health Hospital

Location: Frederick

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Healthcare Services

Business Address:
700 W 7th Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701

Phone: 240-566-3915

Contact Name: Hanna Wharton
Title: Healthcare Recruiter
Email: hwharton@frederick.health
Website: https://www.frederickhealth.org/about/careers/

Job Description

General Summary:

Entry to practice, novice Surgical Technician, performs under the supervision of experienced Surgical Technicians and/or RN preceptor.

Assists in the treatment and care of patients in the Operating Room.

Demonstrates progressive growth in ability to perform independent of an orientor.

Demonstrates evolving knowledge of the standards of practice required of a Surgical Technician and of physician preferences necessary to provide for quality patient care.

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking.  Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Job Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

High school diploma required.

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program with eligibility to sit for the certification exam for surgical technologists.

Current CPR certification.

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

_X_      Neonate (0 thru 30 days)

_X_      Infant (31 thru 12 months)

_X_      Child (13 months thru 12 years)

_X_      Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)

_X_      Adult (18 years thru 65 years)

_X_      Geriatric (66+ years)

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.  Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care/contact needed as described in the Unit’s/Department’s policies and procedures.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Heavy Lifting, Medium Lifting, Physical Required, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: Sign On Bonus Available
Number of openings: 3
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Dental, Health, Vision, 401K, etc.

Days of Work:
MONDAY Flexible Hours  TUESDAY Flexible Hours  WEDNESDAY Flexible Hours  THURSDAY Flexible Hours  FRIDAY Flexible Hours
Shift: Day/Evening Shift

How to Apply: https://www.frederickhealth.org/about/careers/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months: 0 years of experience required
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 08/16/2023