Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, 40hrs, Days

ummh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an On-Call OR Scrub Nurse to support surgical teams in the operating room. The role involves scrubbing for physicians, preparing the OR, and ensuring sterility and readiness of instruments and supplies.

You will assist with case setup, equipment requests, and turnover between cases, while maintaining safety and quality standards. On-call requirements apply, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and a day shift.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical teams during operative procedures as scrub nurse in assigned services.
• Prepares the Operating Room for cases; checks case cart and instrument pans, packs, sterile supplies.
• Anticipates needs for equipment and supplies; sets up back table and Mayo tray with instruments.
• Assists with turnover of the OR and maintains cleanliness and stock for the department.
• Precepts new staff and mentors students and staff as requested.

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$25.66 - $46.20 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .

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

40

Cost Center

24050 - 2110 Operating Room

Sign-on Bonus

$3,000.00

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.

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 established 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 and Business Conduct policy and actively contributes to maintaining a positive work environment for patients, patients' families/friends, visitors, co-workers, medical staff and customer groups.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily op