Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, 36 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of the RN circulator, the Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgical teams during operative procedures by scrubbing for physicians in assigned services. The role prepares and inventories sterile setups, assists with preparing, moving, and positioning patients, performs sterile scrub procedures, prepares and drapes the patient and operative area, passes instruments and supplies, and participates in operating-room turnover. The technologist demonstrates proficiency in the scrub role for cases in the assigned specialty, prepares the operating room and case supplies, anticipates the needs of the surgeon and team, and responds to emergency situations as directed. The role uses a variety of operating-room equipment and monitors instruments, sponges, needles, medications, solutions, and specimens throughout procedures. This is a 36-hour position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule and 12-hour day shifts, scheduled from 0645 to 1915. The posted hiring range is $23.50–$51.64, based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; actual compensation varies based on scheduled hours and other stated factors. A $3,000 sign-on bonus may be available, subject to eligibility confirmation during recruitment.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology.
Surgical technologist certification obtained by the date of hire.
A surgical technologist credential administered by 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 a specialized and technical field of surgical technology.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role for all cases in the assigned specialty, providing evidence-based care with minimal supervision.
Scrub for physicians in the assigned service area and formally precept coworkers to promote teamwork.
Prepare the operating room by selecting and checking case carts and preference cards for the correct instruments, packs, sterile supplies, and other case items.
Anticipate special 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, anticipate intraoperative needs, observe the operative field, and perform emergency procedures as directed.
Use operating-room equipment, including microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, compressed air, and gas equipment.
Pass and track instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
Label medications and solutions on the sterile field and monitor sponges, needles, and instruments throughout the case.
Handle and care for specimens to prevent loss or damage and ensure proper anatomical identification.
Assist with preparing, moving, and positioning patients; prepare and drape the patient and operative area.
Participate in operating-room turnover.