Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Surgical Technician

Location: Lanham Surgery Center Employment Type: [Full-Time / Part-Time]

🩺 Position Overview

The Surgical Technician plays an essential role in supporting the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. This position is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, organizing surgical instruments and supplies, and providing hands-on support to surgeons and other members of the perioperative team.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

📋 Key Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.

Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.

Assist the surgical team by providing instruments, supplies, and equipment as needed.

Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.

Assist with surgical setup, room turnover, and post-procedure breakdown.

Ensure surgical trays and equipment are properly handled, cleaned, and prepared for subsequent cases.

Follow established infection-control and patient-safety practices.

Maintain an organized and efficient operating-room environment.

Monitor surgical supplies and communicate inventory needs to appropriate personnel.

Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff.

Support efficient patient flow and timely room turnover.

Promptly report equipment, supply, safety, or environmental concerns.

✅ Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent applicable training.

Current Surgical Technician certification/credential, as required by the facility or applicable regulations.

Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile techniques.

Understanding of infection-control and patient-safety practices.

Ability to remain focused and organized in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to respond appropriately to changing surgical needs.

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgery center or operating-room environment.

Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties.

Familiarity with surgical tray setup and turnover.

Experience with surgical supply inventory and equipment management.

Strong understanding of operating-room workflows.

Experience working collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative staff.

💼 Clinical & Technical Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Operating-room setup

Surgical case preparation

Instrument and equipment management

Surgical room turnover

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Surgical supply management

Perioperative teamwork

🌟 What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means consistently helping create a safe, organized, sterile, and efficient surgical environment. The Surgical Technician should be prepared, attentive, and proactive while providing reliable support to the surgical team throughout each case.