Surgical Technologist I

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous Earned Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support surgical teams in a sterile environment. Responsibilities include instrument preparation, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting during surgeries. Candidates must have completed a Surgical Technology Program and have relevant certifications. A sign-on bonus of $6,000 is available for new hires. This role provides opportunities for professional growth and is part of a well-rounded benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during the intra-operative phase.
• Maintain a safe, sterile, and functional surgical environment.
• Prepare the operating room and manage surgical instruments.
• Perform on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Aseptic techniques

Basic Life Support certification

On-call duties

Education

High school graduate + specialized training

Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program

Certified Surgical Technologist credential

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Surgical Technologist I

*$6,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours: 32hrs

Shift: Day shift, 9:00am - 5:00pm with on call rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position reports to the Manager or designee. Perform various duties including but not limited to: provide assistance to surgical team during the intra-operative phase, provide aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped and functional surgical environment. Responsible for OR preparation, instrument supply and assembly, maintenance of sterile fields, hands off instruments and initiation of counts throughout procedures. Perform Surgical Technologist duties including on-call duties as need or required.

• Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
• 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 Technologist within 12 months of graduation from program or within 6 months of hire if greater than 12 months from graduation.
• Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
• One (1) year of related work experience is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.