Part-time Surgical Technologist - day shift

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 49,910 - 74,156; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist in Burlington, MA. The role involves providing intra-operative care to surgical patients, ensuring a sterile environment, and collaborating with a surgical team to guarantee patient safety.

Candidates should be graduates of a CAAHEP-accredited program with at least one year of experience. Pay ranges from $36.23 to $53.83 per hour. Join us in our commitment to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification preferred; new hires must obtain certification within one month of hire.
• Greater than one year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical preparations and provide instruments to the surgeon.
• Maintain integrity of the sterile field throughout procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Ability to collaborate with surgical team

Knowledge of aseptic principles

Effective communication skills

Ability to maintain sterile field

Education

Graduate of CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Job Description

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

• 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 asepsis 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: Graduate of CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certification Preferred. New Hires must obtain certification within one month of hire.

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

Experience: Greater than one year.

Pay Range

$36.23 - $53.83

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) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled