Certified Surgical Technologist, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 73,341,000 - 120,517,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team in Marlborough, MA. The role involves supporting the surgeon by preparing instruments and sterile supplies, maintaining sterile technique and assisting with intraoperative needs throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate will have BLS and Surgical Technologist certification, a graduate from an approved program, and strong organizational/communication skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required for this surgical setting.
• Surgical Technologist certification is required for employment.
• Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Check supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure (scrubs, gowns, gloves).
• Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions.
• Perform counts with the circulator prior to incision and before closure.

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical Technologist certification

Education

Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $25.63 - $42.04

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 6:45am-5:15pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10021 - 2110 Operating Room

Union: SHARE Marlborough

$3,000 Sign On Bonus! A talent acquisition caregiver will provide more details into the sign on bonus during the interview process

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I.PURPOSE & PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Surgical Tech handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care a during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Duties as follows:

• Checks Supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, such as scrubs, gowns and gloves.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for surgery.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation ad n before incision is closed.

II.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification/ Registration:

• BLS Certification
• Surgical Technologist certification required

Education:

• Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program

Other Qualifications:

• Well organized and possess high degree of manual dexterity
• 3 years experience in a hospital-based surgical service preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service and communication skills required
• OR equivalent combination of the above

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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