Surgical Technician - Operating Room

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing staff development

Diversity, equity, inclusion culture

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to join the Perioperative Services team at Cambridge. The role supports orthopedic, general, ophthalmology, urology, plastics and other procedures, assisting surgeons and the circulating nurse while maintaining a sterile field.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, completion of an accredited program, Periop101, and BLS/Certified Tech credentials, with a 40-hour work week and a 10-hour shifts day/evening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
• Successful completion of Periop101 during CHA orientation.
• American Heart Association BLS certification and Certified Surgical Technician certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical provider and circulating nurse during procedures.
• Prepare surgical equipment and maintain sterile environment in the OR.
• Support clinical leadership through accountability and initiative in practice.
• Prioritize patient care and ensure quality perioperative services.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Successful completion of Periop101 during CHA orientation

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 4 10 hour day/evening

Category: Clinical Support

Department: OR Cambridge

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day / Evening

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

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At CHA, the employees that make up our diverse team are known, valued and appreciated. They also have the freedom to innovate. Our relationships with each other embody our values –community, integrity, respect, compassion, learning and excellence.

We’re proud of the awards our team has won:

• Forbes Best America’s Employers, 2024
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, 2024
• LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Index Leader by Human Rights Campaign, 2024

And we’re pleased to offer our team robust benefits that include:

• Our award winning Wellness Program
• Employees who work 20+ hours per week are benefit eligible
• $0 co-pay on prescriptions filled at CHA Pharmacies (when enrolled in a CHA medical plan)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing staff development and career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture across our organization

$10k Sign-On Bonus Available!

Job Details

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and are able to provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives includes a minimally invasive surgery program, hepatobiliary and pancreatic program, and multidisciplinary breast center. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospital and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

The main purpose of the Surgical Technician is to provide quality patient care according to Cambridge Health Alliance, the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, and the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates standards of nursing practice and the Surgical Technologist role expectations. The role of the Surgical Technologist is to assist the surgical provider and circulating nurse through preparation and assistance with surgical procedures. Surgical technologists prepare surgical equipment, provide equipment to surgeons during surgery, maintaining the integrity of the sterile environment within the operating room and complete other tasks as appropriate. Clinical leadership at Cambridge Health Alliance is manifested by personal commitment, accountability, and initiative in clinical practice. Patients are our priority. The surgical technologist assists patients to reach their health care goals.

Education/Training

ON CALL RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED FOR NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required. Successful completion of Periop101 during CHA orientation

Certifications

American Heart Association BLS certification and Certified Surgical Technician certifications are required

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years current surgical technologist experience preferred

KEYWORDS: SURGICAL TECHNICIAN, SURG TECH

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Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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