Surgical Technologist I: Precision OR Support & Team Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA is seeking a Surgical Technologist 1 to join the operating room team. The position provides instrument setup, passes instruments, and maintains asepsis under the supervision of the circulating nurse.

New graduates are welcome; MA certification and BCLS are required, with on-call duties for nights, weekends and holidays. The role offers a base hourly wage range of $33.50–$49.78, with compensation reflecting seniority, training and shift differentials as

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience.
• New graduate 0-1 years of experience.
• Must meet all requirements to practice as a surgical technologist in Massachusetts.
• Certification obtained within one year of the completion of the accredited Surgical Technology program
• BCLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Reviews procedure cards/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 performing retraction for the surgeon at the sterile field as directed
• Anticipates needs of surgical team during the procedure and provides them with proper instruments, equipment, and supplies to meet these needs
• Assists in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies per established guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Collaborates with the Circulating nurse to insure the accuracy of all sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per established policies and procedures
• Responsible for application of the principles of asepsis to maintain integrity of the sterile field
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies in operating rooms and storerooms
• Assists in transport of patients and in movement or manipulation of equipment as required
• Communicates effectively
• Actively participates in performing the essential components of the WHO - Checklist, hand hygiene, and other department safety and quality initiatives
• Parallel Processing in collaboration with circulating nurse/ team staff to achieve/ maintain turnover goals and on-time starts
• Rotation to “on-call” for specified nights, weekends, and holidays

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA is seeking a Surgical Technologist 1 to join the operating room team. The position provides instrument setup, passes instruments, and maintains asepsis under the supervision of the circulating nurse.

New graduates are welcome; MA certification and BCLS are required, with on-call duties for nights, weekends and holidays. The role offers a base hourly wage range of $33.50–$49.78, with compensation reflecting seniority, training and shift differentials as