Day-Shift Surgical Technologist — $10k Sign-On

Shields Health; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Shields Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room, sterilize equipment, and support the surgical team throughout procedures. You will ensure sterile technique and anticipate the needs of the surgeon to promote safe, efficient patient care.

This role offers a daytime schedule, no holidays, nights, or on-call, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and onsite free parking. Prior CST certification and accredited surgical tech training are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technician program or equivalent from an accredited school is required.
• Certification (CST) required within 1 year of program completion.
• Mass experience prior to July 2013.

Responsibilities

• Actively works to promote and maintain an organizational culture that enhances our standing as the best place to work and receive care.
• Active engagement in staff meetings, department meetings, in-services, educational requirements, etc.
• Selects and checks case carts and preference cards for correct instrument pan(s), packs, sterile supplies, and additional items needed for the case to facilitate timely procedure start times, efficient and timely procedure progress, and complete case set ups.
• Anticipates the need for special equipment and supplies before the procedure and requests it from the circulating nurse.
• Checks that instruments and equipment are in safe working order.
• Displays knowledge of the care and handling of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains a safe patient care environment within the OR suite.
• Maintains the integrity of all sterile goods by close observation of sterile conscience, monitoring of packaging and handling.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure, while preparing for additional instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs throughout the procedure.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Handles medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions as dispensed to the sterile field by a Registered Nurse for surgeon use.
• Demonstrates knowledge of The Surgery Center’s current policies and procedures.
• Performs initial and closing counts on instruments, sharps, and sponges.
• Per The Surgery Center’s policy and procedure, performs additional counts as needed.
• Prepares and hands off specimens carefully to the circulating nurse, without compromising staff safety or labeling accuracy.
• Identifies, selects, and performs correct decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization method for equipment and instrumentation for various surgical procedures.
• At the end of cases, cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists with stripping, cleaning, and setting up the OR suite for own/other’s cases with efficiency and speed.
• Assists with OR flow as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to facilitate durability and availability for future procedures.
• Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by flexibility in own assignment and work schedule.
• Demonstrates initiative and collaborates professionally with caregivers in/out of the OR suite.
• Promotes teamwork by assisting with the precepting of new caregivers.
• Identifies areas of conflict, intervenes effectively, or seeks assistance in conflict resolution.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Go above and beyond

Education

Accredited surgical technician program

CST certification within 1 year

Mass experience prior to July 2013

Job description

Shields Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room, sterilize equipment, and support the surgical team throughout procedures. You will ensure sterile technique and anticipate the needs of the surgeon to promote safe, efficient patient care.

This role offers a daytime schedule, no holidays, nights, or on-call, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and onsite free parking. Prior CST certification and accredited surgical tech training are required.