Surgical Technologist I: Start Your Impact in the OR

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to join the operating room team. You will prepare instrumentation, assist the circulating nurse, pass instruments, and help maintain the sterile field under supervision.

The position requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience, with new graduate eligibility. BCLS certification is required, with certification within one year of program completion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience.
• New graduate 0-1 years of experience.
• Certification obtained within one year of completing 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.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Equivalent experience

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to join the operating room team. You will prepare instrumentation, assist the circulating nurse, pass instruments, and help maintain the sterile field under supervision.

The position requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience, with new graduate eligibility. BCLS certification is required, with certification within one year of program completion.