Surgical Technologist

Alright, let's get straight to it. I'm looking for a Surgical Technologist to join the team at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. This isn't just any hospital; it's a 395 bed academic medical center with a Level I Trauma Center and a reputation for advanced surgical work, from robotics to transplants. They're part of UHS, one of the biggest healthcare providers out there.

The Work

You'll be on a 39 bed unit that handles pre- and post op care for general surgery and runs the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. It's patient focused nursing for folks coming out of all kinds of procedures: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies, Tracheostomies, kidney and liver transplants, trauma cases. You'll learn a ton about different surgical techniques here.

• Provide safe, competent nursing care following facility policies.
• Offer professional leadership and support to the rest of the healthcare team.
• All care is built on Patient Centered Care concepts.
• You need to demonstrate Service Excellence standards consistently.

What You Need To Bring

The basics are non negotiable. But if you've got some acute care experience under your belt, that's a big plus.

• A graduate from an accredited or NLN approved RN program.
• A current state nursing license.
• A current BLS certification.
• They prefer one year of full time experience in an acute care setting. Three years part time also works.

The Schedule & Pay

The posting mentions competitive compensation but doesn't list specific hours or a shift pattern for this role. Salary offers consider key factors like your education and related experience. UHS complies with all local laws on providing wage ranges to applicants.

Benefits & The Big Picture

GWUH offers comprehensive benefits through UHS. It's a challenging environment where you can develop your career across their 300+ locations.

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans.
• A generous Paid Time Off policy.
• A 401(K) plan with company match and a discounted stock plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement and a SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

A Couple Important Notes

About UHS: Universal Health Services is a Fortune 500 company with about 99,000 employees operating hospitals and facilities across the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, and the UK.The Process: If you've already applied online and have a specific question, you can contact Stephanie in Human Resources at 202 715 5671. Please allow two to three business days for the hiring manager to review your application.EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers committed to mutual respect and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics.A Warning: Be aware of recruitment scams where imposters pose as UHS recruiters asking for financial or personal information. Their legitimate HR teams will not do this.