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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 2023-2024 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 receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander 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.   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 our nation's leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer.  GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety.  GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers.      Qualifications Qualifications    Minimum 4 years experience  Prepare supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases, ensuring that all necessary items are available and ready for use. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures, proactively providing instruments and assistance as required. Assist in all aspects of surgical procedures, maintaining awareness of the surgical field and responding to the requests of the surgical team. Take responsibility for case cleanup, ensuring that all equipment and supplies are properly disposed of or sterilized after use. Assist with patient positioning and transportation, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the surgical process. Contribute to room turnovers, preparing the operating room for the next procedure and maintaining cleanliness and orderliness. High School diploma or equivalency. Completion of an accredited surgical technology program. Fluent in spoken and written English. Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of surgical instruments. Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and developmental opportunities within UHS and its subsidaries.  Competive compensation.  Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.  401K plan with company match.  Pay Transparency - To encourage pay transparency, promote equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all of its subsidiaries will comply with all applicate state and local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.  About Universal Health Services 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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. 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 All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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Created: 2024-11-01