Surgical Technologist Cert

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their Operating Room team in Hyannis, Massachusetts. This full-time entry-level role involves preparing surgical environments, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining patient safety. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited program and possess BLS certification.

Benefits

Travel opportunities available

Rotating schedule with varying pay rates

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Certification by an accredited entity required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the operating room with surgical instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Assisting during surgeries by passing instruments and supplies.
• Restocking the operating room and ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Infection Control

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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Responsibilities include:

1. Demonstrating technical knowledge of the surgical environment, infection control, and sterility principles to assist in providing a safe surgical environment supporting quality patient care.
2. Preparing the operating room with surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions.
3. Maintaining a sterile environment per hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care.
4. Performing scrub technician functions across all services and specialties.
5. Assembling and adjusting sterile and non-sterile equipment.
6. Passing instruments and supplies during surgery, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and assisting with sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
7. Preparing, caring for, and disposing of laboratory specimens.
8. Assisting with surgical dressings and ensuring the availability of specific instrumentation and equipment.
9. Transporting patients, helping position them, and assisting with sterilization and equipment operation as needed.
10. Labeling medications during procedures and assisting with patient transfer to recovery.
11. Restocking the operating room and respecting patient privacy and safety.
12. Participating in staff meetings, training, and educational programs.
13. Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• For Cert: Certification by an accredited entity, maintained actively.
• For Non-Cert: Meet specific employment and training criteria, and obtain certification within 12 months if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Position Details:

Position: Surgical Technologist – Grade: S13, Job Code: 7107; Surgical Technologist (Certified) – Grade: S14, Job Code: 7109.

Schedule: 40 hours/week, rotating days/evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call, with lead responsibilities for radiology procedures.

Organization:

Cape Cod Healthcare, Hyannis, Massachusetts, Department: Operating Room.

Additional Info:

• Entry level, full-time healthcare provider role.
• Travel opportunities available with varying pay rates.