Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Per Diem - Full Shift

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 94,787,145 - 140,834,803; Part time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team in the Operating Room. The role involves scrubbing in on general OR cases, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring instrument readiness for procedures.

The position requires an accredited surgical technology program and 1–2 years of acute care experience. Per Diem full-shift schedule offers hospital-based benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Accredited Surgical Tech program completed.
• 1–2 years of acute care experience as a Surgical Technician.
• Per Diem - Full shift eligibility.
• English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties and prepares instrumentation.
• Maintains aseptic technique and sterile environment.
• Counts surgical instruments and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
• Collaborates with the surgical team for efficient patient care.
• Supports turnover and OR readiness.
• Attends staff meetings and contributes to in-service presentations.

Skills

Surgical scrub skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist, an essential member of the surgical team, ensures appropriate selection, preparation, and sterility of instrumentation and equipment necessary to contribute to a positive outcome for the surgical patient. They are responsible for assisting the team by scrubbing in on general OR cases.

Position: Surgical Technologist

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: Per Diem - Full Shift (8 hours or more, day shift starting at 6:30 am)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Performs the role of a resource surgical technologist.
• Performs scrub duties according to procedure, demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency, while displaying the surgical consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.
• Works closely with all surgery team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Contributes to the team by participating in staff meetings and in-service presentations.
• Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments as appropriate before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals.
• Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the OR.
• Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment (i.e. restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for other surgical procedures, cleaning work areas/station and or communication as appropriate).
• Has a surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Anticipates the instruments/equipment the surgeon will need next.
• Assists in turnover of rooms and preps OR for patients.
• Is an active participant in the "Time Out" giving one's full attention to the process and will speak up if something does not seem right, stopping the line until there is resolution.
• Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon's request during procedure.
• Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.
• Organize and restock the OR following surgical procedure.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other employees.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written.
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the Surgical Technician role including case preparation, set-up, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and room turnover.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Accredited Surgical Tech Program, Associates Degree or above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• ARC/STSA-Accredited Surgical Technology Program; or NBSTSA- Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; or meets the Massachusetts Surgical Technologist Law certification grandfather requirement (employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before, July 1, 2013).
• 1-2 years of experience working as a Surgical Technician in an acute care setting required.
• Per Diem - Full shift required.

EXPERIENCE

• Requires a minimum of 1-3 years as a Surgical Technician.

Compensation Range

$33.08- $49.15

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans