Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, 36 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of the RN circulator and in accordance with standards for surgical services, the Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgical teams during operative procedures by scrubbing for physicians in assigned services. The role arranges and inventories sterile setups, helps prepare, move, and position patients, performs sterile scrub procedures, and prepares and drapes the patient and operative area. The technologist passes instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to hospital policy and procedure and participates in operating-room turnover. The position works in the Operating Room on a 36-hour weekly schedule consisting of three 12-hour night shifts. It is non-exempt and represented by UFCW. The hiring range is $23.50–$51.64 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; compensation for reduced schedules is prorated, and the final offer varies based on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology program and the required surgical technologist certification by the date of hire.
Surgical technologist credential from a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, renewed every two years.
Maintain AST membership, required educational units, and AST certification.
Thorough knowledge of the specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency and independent functioning in the scrub role for cases in the assigned specialty, providing evidence-based care with minimal supervision.
Scrub for physicians in the assigned service area and formally precept co-workers to promote teamwork.
Prepare the Operating Room by selecting and checking the case cart and preference cards for the required instruments, packs, sterile supplies, and other items.
Anticipate equipment and supply needs and request them from the circulating nurse.
Set up the back table and Mayo tray according to the procedure and surgeon preference card.
Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse according to hospital policy.
Respond to the needs of the surgeon and other team members and anticipate requirements during procedures.
Remain observant of the operative field, recognize emergency situations, and perform emergency procedures as directed.
Use operating-room equipment, including microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, and compressed air or gas.
Pass and track instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
Label medications and solutions on the sterile field and monitor sponges, needles, and instruments throughout cases.
Handle specimens carefully to preserve them and ensure proper anatomical identification.
Assist with preparing, moving, and positioning patients; perform sterile scrub procedures and prepare and drape the patient and operative area.
Participate in operating-room turnover.