Senior Surgical Tech Heart Surgery

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  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 received “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer 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.

To meet the needs of the customer by having knowledge of the surgical procedure, preparing supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases. Anticipates the needs in the surgical field when passing instruments, and assists the surgical team in all procedures. The surgical technician is responsible for their case clean up, for positioning patients, moving patients and room turnovers.

• Education/Qualification
  • High School diploma or equivalency.
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or certification or degree from an accredited nursing program or equivalent.
  • 4 plus years of surgical experience.
• Skills
  • Able to speak and write English fluently.
  • Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of surgical instruments.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and developmental opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401K plan with company match.

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About GW Hospital: The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to…