Certified Surgical Tech. - Weekends only

baystatehealth; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Baystate Medical Center, part of Baystate Health, seeks a Surgical Technologist for the Main Operating Room in Springfield, MA. The role supports a fast-paced, collaborative surgical team across diverse procedures.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, instrument handling, and ensuring a safe intraoperative environment. Schedule is weekends on the 3rd shift, totaling 24 hours weekly with a sign-on bonus for externals.

Qualifications

• Assists in the operating room with aseptic technique, anatomy, instrumentation, and surgical tech procedures.
• Maintains sterile field and safe environment during surgeries.
• Communicates with surgeons and team to anticipate needs and ensure efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and effective invasive procedures under surgeon guidance.
• Apply aseptic technique and instrument handling knowledge.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and promote safe, efficient outcomes.
• Work across multiple surgical specialties including minimally invasive and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient history context and intraoperative care plans.

Job description

Job Description

Surgical Technologist - BMC Main OR

Department: Main Operating Room Location: Baystate Medical Center Job Type: Part Time Shift: Third Shift - Weekends Only Hours: 24 hours per week Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000 Application Requirement: Resume required with application

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Medical Center's Main Operating Room is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our highly skilled surgical team in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Main OR provides surgical services in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, supporting a broad range of complex inpatient and outpatient procedures. Team members work closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other members of the surgical services team to deliver safe, effective, high-quality patient care.

Our newly renovated operating suites feature advanced technology and resources that empower our team to focus on what matters most-providing exceptional care and helping patients achieve the best possible surgical outcomes.

Department Overview

• 24 state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient operating rooms.
• 8 dedicated heart & vascular and neurology interventional procedure rooms.
• A highly experienced and collaborative team supporting a broad range of complex surgical specialties.
• Opportunities to work with advanced surgical technology while caring for patients whose lives are restored and enhanced through innovative procedures.
• As part of a 24/7 surgical services department, team members participate in weekend, holiday, and off-shift rotation coverage, with rotation expectations occurring at least quarterly.

The Surgical Technologist Will:

• Work under the direction of the Unit Manager, RN Clinical Operations Coordinator, and/or RN Service Leads and under surgeon/physician guidance to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
• Apply expertise in aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and advancing surgical technologies to support safe patient care.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians through continuous attention to the surgical process and patient condition, helping promote safe, efficient, and quality surgical outcomes.
• Function proficiently across a variety of surgical specialty services, supporting minimally invasive, invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
• Participate as an integral member of the operating team by understanding the patient's history, allergies, and intra-operative care plan.
• Maintain a safe environment and sterile field while demonstrating knowledge of specimen handling, labeling, sharps safety, and intra-operative temperature regulation.
• Safely operate, manage, and inspect designated equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field, including recognition of mixtures, doses, and labels in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Accurately complete required documentation within the Surgical Technologist's scope of practice and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Part time
• Shift: 3rd shift
• Hours: 24 hours per week
• Schedule: 7pm-7:30am, weekends only
• On-Call Requirement: Yes - as applicable to department needs

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition & Training: Continuing education support and reimbursement.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to build your career through clinical advancement and Baystate's Surgical Technologist career ladder.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contribution increases based on years of service.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, with up to 25 days in the first year and scheduled earned increases.
• Financial Wellness: Free money-coach advice from a certified professional and first-time homebuyer financial packages.
• Wellbeing Programs: Programs supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, including reimbursement for eligible wellbeing activities such as gym memberships, equipment, personal training, massage, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance; life insurance; and Farm Share memberships.
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 for eligible external hires. Sign-on bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one year post-separation from Baystate Health.

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