Certified Surgical Technician, Outpatient Surgery (40 hours, Day/Evening)

MedStar Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Certified Surgical Technician for their Moakley Operating Room in Boston. The role involves ensuring a sterile environment, assisting in various surgical procedures, and requires certification in surgical technology. A generous sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Surgical Technician certification required.
• Previous surgical tech experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgeons and other staff during surgeries.
• Ensure compliance with aseptic techniques.

Skills

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Position: Certified Surgical Technician

Department: Moakley Operating Room (Outpatient Surgery)

Schedule: 40 hours, Day/Evening

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.

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.

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.

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