Summary

Position Summary:

 As a member of the surgical team, the Specialty Tech provides technical assistance to the surgeon during surgical intervention under the supervision of the nurse. Maintains instruments and equipment in area of specialization. Unified by the core purpose of creating a healthier community one person at a time, the members of the Division of Patient Care Services commit themselves to sustaining a culture focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Each employee is obligated to deliver highly reliable care while adhering to all National Patient Safety Goals. This occurs within a learning environment that is supportive and just, where each employee is valued for their contribution to the collective safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Of equal importance is each employee's commitment to the value of teamwork in order to promote a unified and spirited workplace.

 

Essential Functions: Technical Assistance Supports OR team in preparation for case start, during surgical intervention procedures, and upon conclusion of OR assisting duties.

 

Tasks: Demonstrates basic knowledge of normal and pathological anatomy and physiology and of surgical equipment; understands and applies sterile technique. Responsible for organizing, care and transfer of sterile supplies to the operative field; assists in creating and maintaining a sterile field and performs accordingly when a break in sterile technique occurs.

 

Educational Requirements:

Associate's degree preferred; CNA license; BLS Provider Certification Required

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.