Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Day Care, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the Surgical Day Care team on a per diem basis. This role involves providing high-quality surgical support while ensuring patient safety and operating room efficiency. Candidates should have an accredited surgical technology certification and a strong knowledge of surgical procedures. Join a dedicated team in a premier health system to help deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of pediatric endo, ENT and adult ophthalmology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs for all physicians in assigned service area.
• Prepares and checks the operating room for cases.
• Passes instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Surgical Technology

Teamwork

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Day Care, Per Diem

Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Day Care, Per Diem

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours

645-1715

Shift

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

Hours

0

Cost Center

10010 - 2182 Surg Day Care Hahnemann

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.

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.
  
  

License/Certification/Education

II. Position Qualifications:

Required

• 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

Required:

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

Experienced surgical technician to work in outpatient environment. Knowledge of pediatric endo, ENT and adult ophthalmology preferred.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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