Certified Surgical Technician, Outpatient Surgery (Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

2d•$39 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the surgical team, the surgical technician provides patient care during surgical procedures by providing an aseptic and safe environment. Duties include prepping and sterilizing rooms, transporting patients, passing instruments, and assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff during surgery. Uses technical and aseptic techniques to ensure the methodology complies with established sterile standards and procedures.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must also be a graduate of an accredited/approved program in surgical technology (or completed an Armed Forces medic or corpsmen program).
Surgical Technician certification required (unless employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013).
Ability to effectively speak read and write English
Ability to accurately interpret and use medical terminology and abbreviations
Computer proficiency to access and enter computerized data/information.
Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital staff.
Organizational skills to effectively set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.