Surgical Technologist - MEE Longwood

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room under supervision. You will set up equipment, pass instruments to surgeons, and help count supplies to support patient safety during procedures.

The ideal candidate holds a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, CST preferred, and 3–5 years of OR scrub experience. This onsite role offers a 40-hour work week and a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS Certification required.
• CST certification preferred.
• NBSTSA preferred.
• Medical Technician license/credentialing preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in operating room scrubbing in multiple specialties required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in time out procedures.
• Attains extra supplies and equipment as needed.
• Sets up equipment independently.
• Participates as active member of the Patient Care Team.
• Monitors operating room conditions and patient needs.
• Prepares patients for surgery, including positioning and sterile draping.
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.

Skills

SPD Sterile Room

Multitasking

Sterile Processing

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. May provide day-to-day guidance/direction to more junior staff.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Participates in time out procedures.
• Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
• Sets up equipment independently.
• Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.

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]
• Data Conversion
• Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist [CST]
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
• Medical Technician [New Hampshire License]
• New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy preferred

Experience

• Three (3) years of diversified experience in the operating/procedure room
• 3-5 years required and Experience scrubbing in multiple specialties;
• five (5) years of experience preferred and one (1) year of experience working and leading teams
• 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
• Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 800 Huntington Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $31.98 - $50.25/Hourly

Grade 5

EEO Statement

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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