Surgical Technician (Full Time)

Boston Medical Center; Brighton (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room team. The role focuses on instrument selection, preparation, sterility, and scrubbing on general procedures, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

The position involves 36 hours per week, routine participation in staff meetings, and collaboration with surgeons to ensure efficient room turnover and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a graduate of an accredited/approved surgical technology program.
• ARC/STSA or NBSTSA certification or equivalent (Massachusetts Surgical Technologist Law) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties according to procedure with a high level of skill and efficiency.
• Maintains accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments before, during and after procedures.
• Assists in turnover of rooms and preps OR for patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of national patient safety goals and aseptic technique.
• Acts as preceptor for staff on all aspects of the OR and promotes good working relationships.
• Communicates effectively with surgeons and the surgical team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Surgical Technologist, an essential member of the surgical team, ensures appropriate selection, preparation, and sterility of instrumentation and equipment necessary to contribute to a positive outcome for the surgical patient. They are responsible for assisting the team by scrubbing in on general OR cases.

Position: Surgical Technologist

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: 36 hours/week

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Performs the role of a resource surgical technologist.

Performs scrub duties according to procedure, demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency, while displaying the surgical consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.

Works closely with all surgery team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.

Contributes to the team by participating in staff meetings and in-service presentations.

Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments as appropriate before, during and after surgical procedures.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals.

Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the OR

Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment (i.e. restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for other surgical procedures, cleaning work areas/station and or communication as appropriate).

Has a surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.

Anticipates the instruments/equipment the surgeon will need next.

Assists in turnover of rooms and preps OR for patients.

Is an active participant in the “Time Out” giving one’s full attention to the process and will speak up if something does not seem right, stopping the line until there is resolution.

Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon’s request during procedure.

Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.

Organize and restock the OR following surgical procedure

Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.

Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other employees.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written

Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the Surgical Technician role including case preparation, set-up, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and room turnover.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. and a graduate of an accredited/approved program in surgical technology (or completed an Armed Forces medic or corpsmen program)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• ARC/STSA-Accredited Surgical Technology Program; or NBSTSA- Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; or meets the Massachusetts Surgical Technologist Law certification requirement (employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before, July 1, 2013).

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of experience working as a Surgical Technician in an acute care setting

Compensation Range:

$33.08- $49.15

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans