Per Diem Surgical Tech – Day Shift, Free Parking

Shields Health; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Shields Health seeks a per diem Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room, assemble instruments, and maintain sterile technique. You will anticipate surgeon needs, assist during procedures, and ensure safe patient care in the OR.

The role requires completion of an accredited surgical technician program and CST certification within 1 year, with Massachusetts experience prior to July 2013. Per diem position with daytime hours and free parking onsite.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs initial and closing counts on instruments, sharps, and sponges.
• 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.
• 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

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited surgical technician program

CST certification within 1 year

Massachusetts experience prior to July 2013

Job description

Shields Health seeks a per diem Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room, assemble instruments, and maintain sterile technique. You will anticipate surgeon needs, assist during procedures, and ensure safe patient care in the OR.

The role requires completion of an accredited surgical technician program and CST certification within 1 year, with Massachusetts experience prior to July 2013. Per diem position with daytime hours and free parking onsite.