Surgical Center Technician - Waltham, MA

IVI RMA GLOBAL; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

IVIRMA Global is seeking a Surgical Center Technician for per diem support in the Operating Room during batch weeks. You will prepare sterile instrument tables, assist the surgical team, and maintain strict aseptic technique.

Requirements include CST certification, BLS, and a high school diploma or GED. Per diem schedule offers morning shifts with flexibility and opportunity to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a nationally accredited surgical technologist program with CST credential.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of scrub processes and instrumentation for gyn and urology procedures.
• Maintain sterility and follow infection-control and safety precautions.
• Assemble supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Prepare sterile instrument table.
• Maintain aseptic technique and monitor breaches.
• Transport patients to/from the surgical suite.
• Assist the team by passing instruments, sponges, and sutures.
• Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.
• Follow Standard Precautions with PPE.

Skills

Instrument knowledge

Surgical skill

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Purpose

The Surgical Center Technician handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. This individual has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

The Surgical Center Technician handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. This individual has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

Schedule

Per diem position supporting the Operating Room during designated batch weeks. One week of availability is required each month. Work schedules will be provided at least one month in advance to allow for planning and flexibility.

Essential Functions And Accountabilities

• Knowledge of surgical scrub processes and instrumentation for gyn, and urology procedures.
• Follows proper sterility, infection control, and safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepares sterile instrument table.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Transports patients to and from surgical suite.
• Assists the surgical team in surgical procedures which includes passing instruments, sponges, and sutures.
• Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Academic Training

• High school diploma or GED
• Studies level: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Graduate of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold a certified surgical technologist credential - OR –
• Has a minimum two years’ experience as a surgical instrument technician prior to January 1, 2015 and required written employment documentation.
• Current BLS Certification – required
• Studies level: Certification
• Studies area: BLS

Position Requirements/Experience

• Previous experience in women's health or reproductive endocrinology and infertility - preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a surgical technician - preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in surgical instrument knowledge and surgical skill.
• Proficient in computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Benefits

IVIRMA offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
• Retirement 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Company Paid: Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability & AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

About IVIRMA Global

IVIRMA is the largest group in the world devoted exclusively to human Assisted Reproduction Technology. Along with the great privilege of providing fertility care to our patients, IVIRMA embraces the great responsibility of advancing the field of human reproduction. IVIRMA Innovation, as one of the pillars of IVIRMA Global, is a renowned leader in fertility research and science. Check out our websites at: https://rmanetwork.com/ & https://www.ivirma.com/

EEO

“IVIRMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: IVIRMA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at IVIRMA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion and/or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. IVIRMA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. IVIRMA encourages applicants of all ages.”

6:00 AM varying start times M-F weekend rotation