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SR TECH- OR/Surgery (Full-Time / Evening)

UHS·Washington, District of Columbia

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 22 days ago
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SR TECH- OR/Surgery (Full-Time / Evening)

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 129 similar openings in the Washington area · median $81,220
  • 39 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

The Senior Surgical Tech assists surgeons during complex cardiac procedures by maintaining a sterile field and managing specialized instruments. They also support the surgical team, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

  • The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C.
  • Region.
  • U.S.
  • News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital.
  • GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
  • GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.
  • In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.
  • Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S.
  • News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.
  • GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. "At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments.
  • Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S.
  • News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.” Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S.
  • News & World Report.
  • In addition to these recent U.S.
  • News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • 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 Senior Surgical Tech Role
  • As a Senior Surgical Tech you will play a vital role on the surgical team, assisting with complex cardiac procedures.
  • You will ensure a sterile field, manage specialized instruments, and support the surgical team before, during, and after operations.
  • Your experience and leadership will contribute to safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical outcomes in a high-acuity setting.
  • Main Tasks Prepare and maintain the sterile operating field Assist surgeons during cardiac procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs Operate and troubleshoot specialized surgical equipment Ensure proper handling and accountability of surgical instruments and supplies Support and mentor junior surgical techs and assist with staff training Strictly adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols Document procedures and maintain accurate records Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Required: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential Minimum 2 years of recent surgical tech experience, with experience in open heart or cardiac surgery required BLS (AHA-certified) Preferred: Advanced cardiac surgery experience Experience in mentoring or training staff Associate or bachelor’s degree 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. © Universal Health Services, Inc.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program and hold a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. A minimum of 2 years of recent surgical tech experience, specifically in open heart or cardiac surgery, is required along with BLS certification.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Mentoring
  • Infection control
  • Staff training
  • Sterile field maintenance
  • Surgical technology
  • Open heart surgery
  • Surgical equipment operation
  • Instrument management
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Cardiac surgery assistance

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Discounted stock plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2027
Application
Employer website
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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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