Certified Surgical Technologist- Labor and Delivery

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 85,417,000 - 136,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a skilled surgical technologist to assist in operating room operations, setup, and patient preparation for surgery. You will work as part of the Patient Care Team, ensuring sterile processing standards and efficient intraoperative workflow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, NBSTSA credentials preferred, and 2-3 years of acute care surgical tech experience. Onsite role with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• CSFA (NBSTSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred
• CST - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred
• Medical Technician (New Hampshire License) preferred
• Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting: 2-3 years required
• Four (4) years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting; committee and leadership experience 3-5 years preferred
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in time-out procedures.
• Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
• Sets up equipment independently.
• Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CSFA (NBSTSA) preferred

CST (NBSTSA) preferred

Medical Technician (NH License) preferred

Experience as a surgical technologist in acute care (2-3 years)

Four years experience as a surgical technologist in acute care; leadership preferred

Tools

SPD Sterile Room

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Participates in time-out procedures.
• Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
• Sets up equipment independently.
• Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Certified Surgical First Assistant [CSFA (NBSTSA)] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
• Medical Technician [New Hampshire License] - New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy preferred
• Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting 2-3 years required
• Four (4) years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting; committee and leadership experience 3-5 years preferred
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
• Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 2014 Washington Street

Pay Range: $29.81 - $47.79/Hourly

Grade: 5

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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