Surgical Technologist - Operating Room 11am - 11pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Surgical Technologist, an essential member of the surgical team, ensures appropriate selection, preparation, and sterility of instrumentation and equipment necessary to contribute to a positive outcome for the surgical patient.   They are responsible for assisting the team by scrubbing in on general OR cases.

Position: Surgical Technologist   

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: Full Time, 11am - 11pm       

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Performs the role of a resource surgical technologist.

• Performs scrub duties according to procedure, demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency, while displaying the surgical consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.

• Works closely with all surgery team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.

• Contributes to the team by participating in staff meetings and in-service presentations.

• Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments as appropriate before, during and after surgical procedures.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals.

• Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the OR  

• Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment (i.e. restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for other surgical procedures, cleaning work areas/station and or communication as appropriate).

• Has a surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.

• Anticipates the instruments/equipment the surgeon will need next.

• Assists in turnover of rooms and preps OR for patients.

• Is an active participant in the “Time Out” giving one’s full attention to the process and will speak up if something does not seem right, stopping the line until there is resolution.

• Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon’s request during procedure.

• Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.

• Organize and restock the OR following surgical proced

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other employees.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written

• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the Surgical Technician role including case preparation, set-up, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and room turnover.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Accredited Surgical Tech Program, Associates Degree or above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• ARC/STSA-Accredited Surgical Technology Program; or NBSTSA- Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; or meets the Massachusetts Surgical Technologist Law certification grandfather requirement (employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before, July 1, 2013). 

• 1-2 years of experience working as a Surgical Technician in a acute care setting required.

• 36 hours (3) 12's 11a - 11p

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer a minimum of 1-3 years as a Surg Tech.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans