Surgical Technologist I: OR Prep, Instrumentation & Sterile Field

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support the operating room team across pediatric to geriatric patients. You will provide instrumentation, supplies, and direct patient care under the supervision of the circulating RN, ensuring sterile technique and instrument integrity.

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent; new graduates welcome. BCLS certification required with Massachusetts licensure eligibility, and on-call shifts including

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience.
• New graduate (0–1 years of experience).

Responsibilities

• Reviews procedure cards and surgeon preference cards to determine needs in preparation for each surgical procedure.
• Assists and collaborates with the circulating nurse to set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Passes instruments and performs retraction for the surgeon at the sterile field as directed.
• Anticipates needs of the surgical team during the procedure and provides them with proper instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies per established guidelines.
• Collaborates with the circulating nurse to ensure the accuracy of sponge/sharps/instrument counts.
• Applies aseptic principles to maintain the sterile field integrity.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in operating rooms and storerooms.
• Assists in transporting patients and moving equipment as required.
• Communicates effectively.
• Participates in WHO Checklist, hand hygiene, and safety initiatives.
• Supports parallel processing with team to achieve turnover goals and on-time starts.
• Rotates on-call for specified nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education

Surgical Technology program

New graduate

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support the operating room team across pediatric to geriatric patients. You will provide instrumentation, supplies, and direct patient care under the supervision of the circulating RN, ensuring sterile technique and instrument integrity.

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent; new graduates welcome. BCLS certification required with Massachusetts licensure eligibility, and on-call shifts including