Certified Surgical Technician, Outpatient Surgery (40 hours, Day/Evening) - Sign On Bonus Available

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

2d•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

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous surgical tech experience preferred.
Candidates with over 1 year of multi-specialty experience.
Candidates with less than 1 year or single specialty experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care during surgical procedures by providing an aseptic and safe environment.
Prep and sterilize rooms.
Transport patients.
Pass instruments.
Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff during surgery.
Use technical and aseptic techniques to ensure methodology complies with established sterile standards and procedures.