Surgical Technician II

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a qualified Surgical Technician II to support gynecology, general, orthopedics, and other surgical services. The role requires CST certification, BLS, and 1–3 years of prior experience, with responsibilities spanning OR prep, intraoperative support, and sterile technique.

Candidates must demonstrate teamwork, strong communication, and a commitment to patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Surg Tech (CST) required.
• Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
• 1–3 years related work experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or US military/public health service training.
• Maintains certified surgical technologist credential with a recognized body.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the circulating nurse before procedures to prepare OR and supplies.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and provides instruments during operation.
• Performs sterile-field tasks: passing supplies, preparing sutures, irrigating and transferring items.
• Recognizes and reports situations affecting patient safety.
• Safeguards patient privacy and maintains confidentiality.
• Supports efficient turnover by prioritizing equipment needs for upcoming cases.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Computer familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate 1 Cert Surg Tech (CST)

Certificate 2 Basic Life Support

Accredited surgical tech education or military/public health training program

Certified surgical technologist credential (NB or equivalent)

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The East Campus OR cares for patients undergoing Gynecology, General, Urology, Robotics, Oncology, Orthopedics (Joint Replacements, Sports medicine, and Oncology), Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastic, and Interventional Pulmonology surgical procedures.

Staff work 8 and 10 hour shifts and cover call on off-shifts, weekends and holidays.

Important Details

Full time status at BIDMC is considered for schedules greater than or equal to 30 hours per week; part time status is 20 to 29 hours per week. Please note, per diem employees are not eligible for sign on bonuses.

Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on the organization’s hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis.

BILH/BIDMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change sign on bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Surgical Technician II is an individual who is certified, and educated to perform surgical technology services that contribute to safe, quality and fiscally responsible care of patients. Is a competent practitioner who practices with minimal guidance and direction asking for assistance when necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the circulating nurse prior to a surgical procedure to carry out the plan of care by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing supplies, instruments and equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field using sterile and aseptic technique and ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• During the intraoperative phase of patient care anticipates and responds to the needs of a surgeon and other team members by monitoring the sterile field and providing the required instruments and supplies.
• Perform tasks at the sterile field as directed in an operating room setting, including; passing supplies, equipment or instruments, sponging or suctioning an operative site, preparing and cutting suture material, transferring and irrigating with fluids, transferring but not administering, drugs, handling specimens, and assisting in counting supplies and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Recognizes, intervenes, and reports situations which impede patient safety.
• Safeguards the privacy of patients.
• Maintains confidentiality relating to patients.
• Aware of patient's rights and legal, moral, and ethical implications of actions.
• Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room.
• Recognizes and reports problems related to kits, equipment or supplies.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Cert Surg Tech (CST) required.
• Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited education program for surgical technologists or has completed a training program for surgical technologists in the United States Military or Public Health Service.
• Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist credentialing body accredited by the National commission of Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.33 - $56.95 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.