Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, 36 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operative procedures in the OR, assisting in scrubbing for physicians and preparing sterile setup. The role requires certification and active BLS, with responsibilities across instrument handling and patient positioning.

The team emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to surgical standards, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus discussed during interviews and opportunities to grow within a leading healthcare system in Central

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology and required surgical technologist certification.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years and AST membership.
• All Surgical Technologist Certified employees will have obtained a credential administered by a recognized certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for all physicians in assigned service area and maintain high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Prepare operating room, case carts, and instrument pans with correct supplies.
• Anticipate equipment needs and set up back tables and Mayo trays; perform accurate surgical counts.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures and respond to surgeon needs and emergencies.
• Pass and track instruments and supplies, label medications on the sterile field, and manage specimens.

Skills

Surgical technology knowledge

Education

Surgical technologist certification

BLS certification

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$23.50 - $51.64

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

0645-1915

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

36

Cost Center:

10010 - 2110 Operating Room

Union:

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

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 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.

Under the direction of the RN circulator as dictated by the standards in the Medicare Conditions of Participation for surgical services, assists surgical teams during operative procedures in scrubbing for all physicians in assigned services. Arranges and inventories sterile set up for operations. Assists in preparing moving and positioning patients. Performs sterile scrub procedures and related activities such as preparation and draping the patient and operative area. Passes instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. Participates in the turnover of operating rooms.

$3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus Your Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.

I. Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology having obtained the required surgical technologists certification as of the date of hire.
• 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.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years. Maintains AST membership, required educational units and AST certification.

Experience/Skills

• Thorough knowledge of a specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.

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.

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