Experienced Surgical Technologist - full-time day shift

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking an Experienced Surgical Technologist to join its dynamic surgical team. This full-time position involves supporting surgical procedures and maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. The ideal candidate must be certified and have at least one year of experience in a surgical setting. Join a pioneering healthcare institution committed to innovative and high-quality surgical care.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is mandatory.
• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and collaborate with the Circulating Nurse in surgical setups.
• Maintain the sterile field and assist in surgical procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Surgical procedures support

Instrument passing

Asepsis maintenance

Patient care

Quality improvement participation

Education

Completion of surgical technologist program

Certification through National Board of Surgical Technology

Job description

Experienced Surgical Technologist - full-time day shift

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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Experienced Surgical Technologist

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

40 hours on the day shift (11:00am-9:00pm)

Evening, night and weekend rotation required based on department needs. Weekend, weekday and holiday call is also required based on department needs and department guidelines.

Job Description:

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is one of the world’s premier health care organizations, pioneering innovative treatments and highly specialized surgery utilizing cutting edge technology. We are a Level 1 Trauma hospital with 22 operating rooms (ORs) and our 14 surgical specialties include:

• Cardiothoracic
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic
• Urology
• Robotics
• Robotic Center for Excellence, over 10,000 robotic cases completed
• The United States’ largest live donor liver transplant program
  
  

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is a member of the surgical team responsible for providing intra-operative care to the surgical patient. This job requires working in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on patient progression goals, quality initiatives and achieving the highest level of patient satisfaction. They will precept other staff and students. The ST functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Circulating Nurse.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Assists and collaborates with the Circulating nurse to set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
• Primary role is as a ST, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon at the sterile field.
• Anticipates needs of surgical team during the procedure and provides them with proper instruments, equipment, supplies to meet these needs.
• Assists in the care, cleaning and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment and supplies according to established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Circulating nurse to insure the accuracy of all sponge, sharps and instrument counts according to established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for application of the principles of aspesis to maintain integrity of the sterile field.
• Participates in the quality improvement/quality assurance process at the unit level.
• Communicates effectively
• Parallel Processing in collaboration with circulating nurse/team staff to achieve and maintain turnover goals and on-time starts.
• Actively participates in performing the essential components of the WHO Checklist, hand hygiene, and other department safety and quality initiatives.
• Must be able to take assignment of “on-call” for specified nights, weekends and holidays.
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure
• Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities
• Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Successfully completes Mandatory Education.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Requires successful completion of an approved surgical technologist program or surgical technologist training in the military services.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certified Surgical Technologist credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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