Surgical Technologist

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the CHA Cambridge Hospital temporary pool. The role supports the surgical provider and circulating nurse through preparation and assistance with procedures, ensuring a sterile OR and timely supplies.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a surgical technologist program, and 2+ years OR experience. Flexible day/evening shifts, 40 hrs/week, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Periop 101 completion prior to or during CHA orientation.
• Minimum 2 years surgical technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Consults with caregivers to obtain clinical information.
• Assist surgical team with instruments and sterile technique.
• Maintain sterile environment and assist with endoscopy.
• Set up procedure rooms with equipment and supplies.
• Passes instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Operating room

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited surgical technologist program

Periop 101 completion

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Category: Clinical Support

Department: Human Resources Temp Pool NEW

Job Type: Temporary

Union Name: Non Union

Work Schedule: Day / Evening

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8

Shift Details: Monday thru Friday 7:30-4:30p

Hours/Week: 40.00

Weekend Requirements: yes

Holiday Requirements: no

On Call Requirements: yes

Hourly rate: 24-28

Are you starting out in healthcare or looking for a career change? If you are looking to make a difference CHA’s temporary staffing department may have a role for you. We offer flexible schedules, varied assignments, competitive pay, and health insurance. Come join an organization where your contribution is valued and continuous learning is part of your day.

Summary

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, maintain the integrity of the sterile environment within the operating room and complete other tasks as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Consults with caregivers to obtain clinical information as indicated.
• Serves as a professional resource to colleagues in an open, friendly manner
• Answers phone in a professional manner and complies with standards for managing patient calls
• Functions as a team member, participating in follow through on work that needs to be completed.
• Collaborates with unit colleagues to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical standards
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
• Demonstrates surgical sterile conscience.
• Reports breeches in sterile technique to responsible registered nurse.
• Demonstrates understanding of current OSHA standards and guidelines for use of personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to position descriptions, policies, protocols, CHA Service Standards, regulatory agencies and procedures related to professional practice.
• Provides age-appropriate care in a compassionate, caring, culturally, and ethnically sensitive manner.
• Responsible for participation in all checklists.
• Understands and demonstrates principles of electrical safety in a procedural environment.

Completes Annual Education Requirements And In-service Training As Required

• Attends meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Participates in unit specific QA/QI program.
• Demonstrates understanding of his/her role in emergency codes.
• Daily testing of glucometer
• Set-up of procedure rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies
• Enters procedural data into Provation
• Adheres to reprocessing standards for endoscopes
• Assists provider with endoscopy procedures
• Stocks rooms
• Performs unit specific quality testing
• Scrubs, gowns and gloves
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medication/solutions
• Labels all medications/solutions on the sterile field
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to incision and prior to closure of incision
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
• Helps in draping sterile field
• Passes instruments, utilizing neutral zone, to surgeon during procedure
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Prepares sterile dressings
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization according to policies and procedures
• Prepares instrumentation appropriately for transport to decontamination area
• Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
• Assists in room readiness in a timely manner
• Prepares operating room with special equipment and supplies in accordance with established procedures and surgeon’s preferences
• Anticipates needs during procedure and requests additional supplies appropriately
• Collects and labels specimens according to policies and procedures.
• Organizes daily work and sets priorities appropriately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Other information:

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program for new hires
• Successful completion of Periop 101 during CHA orientation

Work Experience: Minimum 2 years current surgical technologist experience

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Certifications

• Has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not obtained the certified surgical technologist certification by the date of hire; however, this certification must be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date.
• Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on July 1, 2013.
• Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

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.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.