Surgical Tech - Per Diem (Labor & Delivery) SEIU

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Surgical Technician to assist in the preparation and support of surgical procedures under the RN guidance. You will act as scrub tech, maintain sterile field, pass instruments, and support preventing infection during operative care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a surgical technology program or military training, and BLS certification; OR experience is preferred and on-call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed Surgical Technology program or military training in surgical technology or graduated from accredited program.
• Surgical Technician certification within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up for specified surgical procedures per protocol.
• Assemble case carts with instruments for next-day cases.
• Serve as scrub tech—maintain sterile field and pass instruments.
• Perform technical tasks beyond cutting and suturing.
• Apply electrocautery to clamps during surgery under supervision.
• Adapt to schedule changes professionally.
• Maintain skill level across specialties.
• Practice cost-conscious use of equipment.
• Function effectively in emergencies.
• Assist RN/Transporter with patient transfer and specimen prep.
• Assist anesthesiologist and others with equipment.
• Help with general cleaning of Operating Room.
• Provide on-call coverage as required.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Seek opportunities to expand knowledge.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Computer experience

Attention to detail

Operative procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or military training

Surgical Technician Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

The Surgical Technician, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of surgical patients. This role is responsible for assisting the physician with the preparation of and the technical aspects of the role of the scrub person during surgical procedures.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program..
• 3. Surgical Technician certification through an accredited program or within 12 months of completing program.
• 4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Two (2) years of Operating Room Experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Assists in the set-up for specific surgical procedures in accordance with established Surgical Services procedures and individual physician preferences. Responsible for updating physician preference cards.
• 2. Sets up individual case carts with appropriate instruments and equipment for next day cases. Makes Clinical Practice Leader aware of any problems.
• 3. Performs the role of the scrub person during surgical procedures: understands and applies the fundamentals of aseptic technique by maintaining the sterile field, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, passes instruments, knowledge of anatomy, follows proper medication administration, maintains accurate accounts of sponges, sharps, and instruments in conjunction with RN and physicians.
• 4. Carries out technical tasks other than cutting, clamping and suturing of tissues.
• 5. Applies electrocautery to clamps, not tissue, on bleeders under the supervision of the surgeon.
• 6. Adapts to changes in work schedule in a positive, professional manner.
• 7. Demonstrates personal initiative in maintaining skill level in all specialties.
• 8. Demonstrates cost consciousness in the care and use of equipment and supplies.
• 9. Functions effectively in emergency situations.
• 10. Assists the RN/Transporter in transferring the patient to designated room, Prepares surgical specimens for circulating nurse to identify and label for clinical laboratory.
• 11. May assist anesthesiologist and other personnel in setting up equipment and obtaining emergency or other supplies.
• 12. Assists in general cleaning activity of the Operating Room.
• 13. Provides “on-call” coverage as required by the Department.
• 14. Attends staff meetings and in-services related to department.
• 15. Seeks experience to expand and maintain knowledge and skills.

Physical Requirements:

• 1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• 2. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations for performing procedures and computer keyboard.
• 3. Requires ability to see computer screen, reports, and perform assistance in procedures with accuracy. Requires ability to hear instructions from physician and nursing staff.

Skills & Abilities:

• 1. Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• 2. Ability to work with detailed, confidential material and information.
• 3. Computer experience.
• 4. Ability to follow directions and work with precision under pressure.
• 5. Maintains sensitivity, maturity and flexibility in coping with difficult situations.
• 6. Demonstrates knowledge of operative procedures, equipment and routine.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range: $29.42 - $36.57 based on full-time equivalent

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.