Senior Surgical Tech OR Night

Responsibilities

Unit Overview
The Operating Room at GW Hospital is a 17-suite surgical center supporting a high volume of complex cases including trauma, neuro, ortho, and cardiovascular surgery. The senior surgical tech plays a leadership role in daily case preparation and staff mentorship.

Position Summary
The Senior OR Surgical Tech supports high-complexity cases, leads room setup for advanced procedures, and serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced surgical techs.

Main Tasks

• Prepare and maintain the surgical field for high-acuity procedures
• Serve as primary surgical tech for complex or specialized surgical cases
• Mentor and precept junior surgical techs and support onboarding of new hires
• Lead surgical setup and troubleshooting of equipment
• Ensure adherence to sterile technique and infection control
• Support OR workflow efficiency through proactive communication
• Assist charge nurse with daily case readiness and resource management

Benefits Summary

• Regular weekday schedule – no weekends or holidays
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Generous PTO and sick leave
• Supportive, collaborative surgical team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or degree from an accredited nursing program or equivalent
• 2 or more years of surgical experience
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

About GW Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C. in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we offer world-class care across a wide range of specialties. Our nurses play a vital role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and driving improvements in care outcomes.

About Universal Health Services
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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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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.

EEO Statement
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