Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, 32hrs, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing the Operating Room, assisting surgical teams, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surgical technology, be certified, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care. Join this innovative organization and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification from a recognized surgical technologist body.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room and assist during surgical procedures.
• Monitor instruments and supplies, ensuring readiness for surgery.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Surgical Technologist Certification

Tools

Operating Room Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, On Call - Required

Scheduled Hours:

7:00am-3:30pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

32

Cost Center:

24050 - 2110 Operating Room

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility 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 16,000 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.

$7,500.00 Sign-on Bonus

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role in all cases in assigned specialty on an ongoing basis. Scrubs for all physicians in assigned service area, providing high quality evidenced-based clinical care with minimal supervision. Promotes teamwork within the team by formally precepting co-workers.
2. Prepares the Operating Room for cases. Selects and checks case cart and preference cards for correct instrument pan(s), packs, sterile supplies and additional items needed for the case.
3. Anticipates need for special equipment and supplies before procedure and requests it from the circulating nurse. Sets up back table and Mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to the procedure and surgeon preference card. Performs surgical count with circulating nurse according to UMMMC surgical count policy.
4. Responds to needs of surgeon and other team members. Assists operative team and anticipates needs of the surgeon and/or assistants during cases including the need for special equipment and supplies. Remains constantly observant of the operative field, recognizing emergency situations and performs emergency procedures as directed. Utilizes a variety of OR equipment such as microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, compressed air/gas, etc.
5. Passes and tracks instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures. Labels all medication and solutions on sterile field. Monitors sponges, needles and instruments throughout the case. Cares for specimens to prevent loss or damage. Uses caution when handling specimens to ensure proper anatomical identification.
6. Assists in completing procedures. Participates in closing counts at appropriate times; sponge and needle count at change of shift according to the count policy. Assists in the application of dressing and/or cast. Assists with transferring patient from OR table to stretcher/bed when appropriate.
7. Prepares operating room and supplies for subsequent cases. Communicates with others to facilitate the timely turnover of operating rooms. Assures all sharps from back table are disposed of properly in biohazard sharps receptacle. Participates in cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing instruments and equipment. Turns over back table and gathers appropriate supplies and equipment for subsequent cases.
8. Participates in the maintenance and rotation of stock for the department.
9. Participates in maintaining cleanliness of the department.
10. Serves as a preceptor to new staff in specified clinical area. Mentors students/and or staff as requested.
11. Follows the Code of Ethics of the UMMHC Operating Room and actively contributes to maintaining a positive work environment for patients, patient's families/friends, visitors, co-workers, medical staff and customer groups.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology having obtained the required surgical technologists certification as of the date of hire.
2. All Surgical Technologist Certified employees will have obtained a surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
3. Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years. Maintains AST membership, required educational units and AST certification.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Thorough knowledge of a specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

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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