Surgical Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technician to support the operating room team. You will assist with instrument handling, case setup, and aseptic technique across diverse procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include prepping and draping, maintaining back tables, and communicating with the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow. CORt certification or eligibility is required, with preference for OR experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Operating room Technician Program, or equivalent preparation.
• One year of Operating Room experience preferred.
• Must be CORt certified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Prepares case set-up within an acceptable timeframe and scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to procedure.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique throughout procedures and assists with prepping and draping.
• Maintains organized back table and communicates with the team to ensure smooth progression of the procedure.
• Performs surgical counts according to MAH policy/procedure and promotes electro-surgical safety.
• Conserves supplies and equipment, respects cost and environmental safety, and protects patient privacy.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Operating room tech program

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. Direct assistance is provided to the surgical team in the care of patients during the surgical procedure. Sterile instruments are handled during surgery and assistance is provided with various other pre-, intra-, and postoperative related tasks. 24 hours a week

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Demonstrates skill in preparing for assigned surgical procedures: Consults with team members to identify individual patient needs
2. Utilizes physician preference cards to check case carts and obtain appropriate instruments, equipment, suture, and supplies
3. Utilizes available resources (e.g., experienced personnel, policy/procedure manuals, texts) to prepare for assignments
4. Demonstrates resourcefulness when procedures are unusual or unfamiliar
5. Collaborates with team members to improve/update preference cards or other resource information
6. Prepares case set-up within an acceptable timeframe
7. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to procedure
8. Maintains strict aseptic technique
9. Prioritizes set-up
10. Completes set-up according to accepted standards; i.e., neat, organized, accurate.
11. Conserves supplies and equipment
12. Demonstrates skill in performing intraoperative scrub responsibilities: Maintains strict aseptic technique throughout procedure
13. Assists with appropriate prepping and draping according to procedure
14. Maintains organized back table
15. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
16. Demonstrates skill in the proper handling of instruments
17. Consistently focuses attention on the surgical procedure
18. Communicates with the team to promote smooth progression of the procedure
19. Performs counts according to MAH policy/procedure
20. Practices and promotes electro-surgical safety: adheres to policy/procedure
21. Gives thorough, concise report at change of shift or whenever relieved from surgical procedure
22. Conserves supplies and equipment: respects cost, environmental waste, and patient/personnel safety
23. Respects patient's privacy

Performs the scrub role for the following procedures representative of MAH Surgical Services case types:

• Vascular: Fem-pop bypass AAA Carotid A-V Fistula Vein ligations
• Neuro: Lumbar laminectomy Cervical laminectomy Craniotomy Burr holes V-P shunt
• Plastic/Hand: Mini-fragment set External fixation Microscope Breast reduction Implants ORIF
• Gyn: Laparoscopy Ectopic Ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy D&E equipment Hysteroscopy
• ENT: Tracheostomy Nasal Bleeds Sinus endoscopy Mastoidectomy Stapedectomy Laryngoscopy Tonsillectomy Myringotomy/tubes
• Ortho: Richards hip ODC A/O Synthes Arthroscopy ORIF
• GU: Lithotripsy: electrohydraulic, ultrasonic Cysto, Retrogrades, TUR, continuous flow Ureteroscope, stents Radical prostatectomy Circumcision Vasectomy
• General: Lap Chole Bowel resection Organ harvest Breast surgery Hernia repair Port-a-cath
• Cardiothoracic: Bronchoscopy Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy Pacemaker Assists in preparing for CABG, MVR Scrubs to hold heart. Identifies/reviews location of supplies.
• Ophthalmology: Cataract Entropion repair R&R
• Podiatry

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an Operating room Technician Program, or equivalent preparation.
2. One year of Operating Room experience preferred.
3. Good interpersonal skills
4. Must be C.O.R.T. certified or eligible.

Physical Requirements & Environment:

1. Walks and stands up to 90% of their work time.
2. Must be able to push and pull heavy weights (including patients) and lift 50 pounds.
3. Exposure to trace anesthetic gases and other chemicals in the environment.
4. Exposure to patient fluids and/or specimens throughout the work day.
5. Use of power tools during surgery is required.
6. Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection, gowns, gloves, and surgical masks.
7. Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.
8. Consistently uses sharps safety devices as designed to prevent injuries to self

Pay Range: $34.50 - $51.27 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. 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.