Surgical Technologist - Longwood

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide intraoperative care and support in surgeries. This role offers new graduates a chance to gain valuable clinical experience in a dynamic environment, with full-time shifts available. Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete an accredited surgical technologist program.

Qualifications

• New Grads Welcome!!
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification required within one year.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative care to surgical patients.
• Assist in maintaining a sterile environment during surgeries.
• Work full-time shifts at the Longwood satellite campus.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Our Ophthalmology team is determined to give new hires the opportunity to gain clinical knowledge and skills to start/continue a rewarding career in Ophthalmology. A Surgical Technologist is responsible for providing intraoperative care to surgical patients. Successful candidates are eager to learn, motivated, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, are detail oriented and are committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Available Shifts/Locations:
We are currently hiring for our Longwood satellite campus (800 Huntington Ave) - shifts to include full-time/40hrs weekly, 7:00am-5:30pm.
*No holidays
*No weekends
*No call

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required within one year from the date of graduation from a surgical technologist program or have been employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1st, 2013 or have successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service (MA Senate Bill 2058, December 2012). Graduates who have not obtained their certification will have one year from the date of graduation from a surgical technologist program to obtain their certification.

Qualifications:

New Grads Welcome!!

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program is required (see substitution below)
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification is required within one year from the date of graduation from a surgical technologist program unless one of the below criteria are met:

• Have been employed as a Surgical Technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1st, 2013
• Have successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service (MA Senate Bill 2058, December 2012).

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.