Surgical Tech - CV OR

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Worcester is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist during surgical procedures, responsible for maintaining sterility and preparing equipment. Candidates must have graduated from a surgical technician program and should be ready to support the surgical team with their skills. The role includes availability for call shifts and can lead to an exciting career path in a state-of-the-art facility. A sign-on bonus and competitive pay rates are available.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Responsible for setting up equipment and sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
• Ability to perform scrub role and assist during surgeries.
• Available for call on an assigned scheduled basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures by passing instruments and equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique and break down cases after procedures.
• Prepare operating room and schedule supplies for next day.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Instrument passing

Basic surgical knowledge

Education

Graduate of surgical technician program

Job description

Who We Are

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

Our Impact Today

Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

'Higher Pay Rates Now Available for All Qualified CST Candidates!'

***Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus based on experience***

Saint Vincent Hospital

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

SCHEDULE

Full-time, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. +call – 3-12hr shifts

Position Summary

The Surgical Technician demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the scrub role, necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician is responsible for aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases; scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures; pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule. Available for call on an assigned scheduled basis as required by unit need. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Onboarding Process

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of surgical technician program as required by state regulation of practice or policy.
• Preferred: 1 year experience as a surgical technician.

Certifications

• Required: BLS.
• Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification.

Vaccination Requirement

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.