Surgical Technologist-Trauma Center

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Trauma Center at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

The role supports the surgical team during intra-operative care, ensures sterile environments, and handles instrument management with on-call duties as needed. Qualified candidates will have a Surgical Technology program credential, a completed high school education, BLS certification, and a readiness to meet hospital vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential within 12 months of graduation (or 6 months if >12 months from graduation).
• Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
• One year of related work experience is preferred.
• Must be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID-19 virus or be exempt with a signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the surgical team during the intra-operative phase and maintain a sterile, safe operating room environment.
• Perform OR preparation, instrument supply and assembly, maintain sterile fields, and manage counts throughout procedures.
• Perform Surgical Technologist duties including on-call duties as needed or required.

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 5 Best Place to Work5 for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Surgical Technologist-Trauma Center

*$6,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Night shift, 7:00pm - 7:00am Monday through Friday and rotating Saturday and Sunday either 7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00am with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Manager, OR Service Group or designee. Perform various duties including but not limited to: provide assistance to surgical team during the intra-operative phase, provide aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped and functional surgical environment. Responsible for OR preparation, instrument supply and assembly, maintenance of sterile fields, hands off instruments and initiation of counts throughout procedures. Perform Surgical Technologist duties including on-call duties as needed or required.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists within 12 months of graduation from program or within 6 months of hire if greater than 12 months from graduation.
• Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
• One (1) year of related work experience is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.