Surgical Technologist, Certified - Operating Room (24 Hours, Nights, Saturday & Sunday 7p-7a Trauma Coverage)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Brockton, MA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. The role supports surgeons by maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments, and assisting with room setup, counts, and terminal sterilization to ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

You will work 24-hour shifts, including nights and weekends, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth as part of a mission-driven health system that values dignity, teamwork,

Qualifications

• High School diploma completed.
• Completion of an approved surgical technologist course.
• 1 year of surgical experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field and assist in procedures.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during surgery.
• Set up sterile table and prep room for procedures.
• Perform counts with circulator before incision and at closure.
• Assist with terminal cleaning and room prep for next case.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

Patient care

Education

High School diploma

Surgical technologist program

Job description

At Boston Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule

24 Hours, Nights, Saturday & Sunday 7p-7a, Benefit Eligible

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical Tech is a member of the surgical team in the operating room who acts as the primary scrub person who handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary, prior to and during the surgical procedure. He/she provides technical assistance during procedures in the operating room. Provides patient care within the prevailing national and state standards of practice and the policies of the facility. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the OR Manager which include, but are not limited to, providing patient care in other areas.

The Surgical Tech will have an understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Ensures scrubs and donning of gowns and gloves are completed.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Helps in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments, and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile techniques during procedures.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilizations.
• Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of rooms.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patients.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma. Completion of an approved surgical technologist course.
• Experience: 1 year of surgical experience.
• Certification/Licensure: Certified as a Surgical Technologist, BLS

Compensation Range

$34.65- $51.48

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans