Surgical Technologist

Baystate Medical Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is seeking a part-time Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing sterile environments, passing instruments, and maintaining equipment with strict aseptic technique.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Surgical Technology, is certified, and can handle a fast-paced OR schedule with rotating weekends and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and aseptic practices.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced operating room.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating room environment before, during, and after procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Safely inspect and maintain surgical instruments per guidelines and policies.
• Understand patient history, allergies, and intraoperative plan of care.
• Handle medications in the sterile field with proper labeling and handling.
• Uphold aseptic technique and infection prevention to protect patients.
• Complete required documentation within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrate sharps safety and proper specimen handling during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
• Maintain competency through ongoing education and adherence to policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

## Surgical TechnologistApplylocations: Springfield, Massachusettstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R43945## Surgical Technologist – Part-Time Days**Schedule:** Part-Time Days| 7am-7:30 pm| 24 hours per week | Rotating Weekends, Holidays & On-Call RequiredMake a difference every day as part of a collaborative surgical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a **Surgical Technologist**, you'll work alongside surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure every procedure is performed safely, efficiently, and with the highest standards of sterile technique.This part-time day position includes **rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities**, offering the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented operating room while supporting a variety of surgical specialties.### ### What You'll Do* Prepare and maintain a sterile operating room environment before, during, and after surgical procedures.* Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by selecting and passing instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout each procedure.* Safely operate, inspect, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and hospital policies.* Participate as an integral member of the surgical team by understanding the patient's history, allergies, and intraoperative plan of care.* Demonstrate knowledge of medications used within the sterile field, including proper labeling, dosage recognition, and safe handling practices.* Maintain the highest standards of aseptic technique and infection prevention to promote patient safety.* Complete required documentation accurately and within the Surgical Technologist scope of practice.* Demonstrate best practices in sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling, and intraoperative temperature regulation.* Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team.* Maintain competency through ongoing education and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.### ### Qualifications**Required*** Associate degree in Surgical Technology for individuals entering the profession on or after **July 1, 2013**, or eligibility under applicable grandfathering provisions for those practicing prior to that date.* Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or completion of an approved structured training program with an equivalent professional credential.* Certification is required for new hires without surgical facility experience prior to July 1, 2013.* Strong knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and operative procedures.### Preferred* Previous experience in an acute care hospital operating room is preferred but not required.### What You'll Bring* Thorough understanding of sterile technique and infection prevention practices.* Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and operative procedures.* Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.* Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.* Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and organized in a fast-paced surgical environment.* Commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care.If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive, patient-focused operating room environment, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated surgical services team.**Education:**Associates of Science: Surgical Technology (Required)**Certifications:**Certified Surgical Technician - Other**Compensation**Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum$31.62 - $39.47 - $50.06**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.