Surgical Technologist - OR Team, Career Growth

Baystate Health; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Operating Room team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA. This role focuses on maintaining a sterile environment, supporting surgical procedures, and collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent training, hold an associate degree if hired after 2013, and possess certification if no prior experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or completion of a structured training program with an equivalent professional qualification.
• Surgical Technologists who entered the field on or after July 1, 2013, must possess an associate degree in Surgical Technology.
• Surgical Technologists who worked in a surgical facility before July 1, 2013, may meet the education requirement through prior experience, as outlined in position requirements.
• Certification is required for new hires without prior surgical facility experience before July 1, 2013.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a safe, sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field, ensuring adherence to aseptic technique and established patient safety standards.
• Participate as an integral member of the operating room team, demonstrating knowledge of the patient's history, allergies, and intraoperative care plan.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians by demonstrating knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, anatomy, and advancing technologies.
• Safely operate, manage, and inspect designated equipment and instruments according to manufacturer guidelines and department policies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field, including proper identification of medications, mixtures, doses, and labeling.
• Maintain patient safety through sharps safety initiatives and appropriate intraoperative temperature regulation measures.
• Demonstrate proper specimen handling and labeling while completing required documentation within the scope of practice.
• Maintain the skills, knowledge, and competencies required for the Surgical Technologist Level I clinical recognition ladder.

Skills

Certification

Medical terminology

Human anatomy

Surgical procedures

Instrumentation

Sterile technique

Aseptic techniques

Team anticipation

Education

GED or HiSET

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Structured training program equivalence

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Operating Room team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA. This role focuses on maintaining a sterile environment, supporting surgical procedures, and collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent training, hold an associate degree if hired after 2013, and possess certification if no prior experience.