Certified Surgical Technician, Inpatient Surgery (36 hours, Day/Evening) - Sign On Bonus Available!

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join their dynamic surgical team. This role is crucial for ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures. The technician will be responsible for preparing and sterilizing the operating room, assisting surgeons and staff, and maintaining compliance with sterile standards. If you are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the operating room. Join a team that values skill, dedication, and teamwork in delivering exceptional surgical care.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates

$5,000 sign-on bonus for less experienced candidates

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technician is required.
• High school diploma and completion of an accredited surgical tech program are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care during surgical procedures and maintain a sterile environment.
• Assist surgeons and other medical staff by passing instruments and preparing surgical rooms.

Skills

Surgical Technician Certification

English Proficiency

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Position: Certified Surgical Technician

Department: Operating Room (Inpatient Surgery)

Schedule: 36 hours, Day/Evening, Every Third Weekend, Call Required

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus:

• $10,000 sign-on bonus - for candidates with over 1 year of multi-specialty experience, paid out after successfully completing 6 months of employment.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus - for candidates with less than 1 year or single specialty experience, paid out after successfully completing 6 months of employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the surgical team, the surgical technician provides patient care during surgical procedures by providing an aseptic and safe environment. Duties include prepping and sterilizing rooms, transporting patients, passing instruments, and assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff during surgery. Uses technical and aseptic techniques to ensure the methodology complies with established sterile standards and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must also be a graduate of an accredited/approved program in surgical technology (or completed an Armed Forces medic or corpsmen program).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Surgical Technician certification required (unless employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Previous surgical tech experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to accurately interpret and use medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Computer proficiency to access and enter computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital staff.
• Organizational skills to effectively set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.