Surgical Tech - Nantucket

Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH); Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the perioperative team in a safe, sterile, and efficient operating room environment. You will assist with instrument handling, prepping techniques, and adherence to aseptic protocols, under surgeon supervision.

Required certifications include BLS/CPR with AHA/ARC accepted, and a surgical technologist credential. Prior OR experience is preferred, and duties include time outs, specimen handling, and room turnover as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist or certification within 12 months of graduation.
• BLS/CPR certification within one week of hire; AHA & ARC accepted.
• Surgical technologist certification required for SEIU Grade 13.
• One year of operating room experience preferred.
• Experience in accredited surgical technology program or military training program may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to scope of practice as a Surgical Technologist.
• Maintains a safe operating room environment according to Hospital policy and standards.
• Adheres to isolation protocols and standard precautions for blood/body fluid policies.
• Maintains aseptic technique and sterile field integrity.
• Assists in instrument handling and room turnover between cases.
• Participates in time outs, specimen collection, and labeling on the sterile field.
• Assists in preparation and labeling of medications on the sterile field.

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Graduate of an equivalent, accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Certified surgical technologist credential

Certification to be obtained within 12 months of graduation

Experience as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility

Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corps/Coast Guard training program in Surgical Technology

BLS/CPR certification within one week of hire

Surgical Technologist Certification required for SEIU Grade 13

One year of Operating Room experience

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

Job Summary

The surgical technologist is an allied health care professional who works in collaboration with the RN circulator, and the supervision and delegative authority of the surgeon, to facilitate the safe and effective care of the surgical or procedural patient.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• The individual holds an associate degree in Surgical Technology or is a graduate of an equivalent, accredited Surgical Technologist Program and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential or
• Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained the certified technologist certification, provided that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date.
• Has been employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on July 1, 2013.
• Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service (MA Senate Bill 2058, December 2012).
• BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
• Professional Development Certification preferred.
• Surgical Technologist Certification required for SEIU Grade 13.
• One year of Operating Room experience is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to scope of practice as a Surgical Technologist
• Maintains a safe operating room environment as prescribed by Hospital policy, AORN and AST Standards of Care, and regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to isolation protocols established by Infection Prevention and standard precautions for blood/body fluid policies utilizing OSHA Standards.
• Maintains a working understanding of, and adherence to, aseptic technique
• Maintains integrity of sterile field
• Ensures a safe environment for the perioperative patient and staff
• Applies knowledge of proper patient positioning
• Applies knowledge of prepping technique
• Prepares and understands the specific use of all supplies and equipment used for surgical procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and handles the instruments and supplies, and equipment utilized during the procedure
• Demonstrates proper procedure for decontamination, cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of special equipment and instruments
• Must be able to function in CSR to cover needs. Ensures proper preparation of instruments and equipment.
• Participates in surgical time out and surgical debriefing
• Demonstrates proper specimen collection, identification, and transportation techniques
• Assists in the preparation and labeling of medications on the sterile field in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Adheres to department procedure for the prevention of retained surgical items through the proper completion of surgical counts. Communicates results of surgical counts to surgeon
• Assists in room turnover and in-between case cleaning.
• Assists in maintaining adequate stock of supplies in the surgical suites, clean supply room, and sterile supply room
• Demonstrates perioperative emergency preparedness (Fire, Code Blue, Malignant Hyperthermia)
• Performs duties as a preceptor for new hires to surgical technologist position
• Participates in unit staff meetings, in-service programs and educational programs relative to career development. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the organization's Code of Conduct and conducts self in a professional manner
• May be required to float to other areas as helping hands
• Respects patients' inherent rights to privacy, dignity and safety.

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Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position