Certified Surgical Technologist, Maternity & Delivery, Per Diem

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 includes arranging and inventorying sterile setups, helping prepare, move, and position patients, performing sterile scrub procedures, preparing and draping the patient and operative area, passing instruments and supplies, and participating in operating-room turnover. The technologist prepares the operating room, checks case carts and preference cards, sets up instruments and supplies, and performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse. During procedures, the technologist anticipates the needs of surgeons and other team members, monitors the operative field, responds to emergencies as directed, and uses applicable operating-room equipment. The position also includes tracking instruments and supplies, labeling medications and solutions on the sterile field, monitoring counts, and handling specimens carefully to preserve them and ensure correct anatomical identification. This is a per diem position with mixed 12-hour shifts scheduled Sunday through Saturday. The schedule includes one major summer holiday and one major winter holiday. Hours are listed as zero, and compensation is based on scheduled hours. A signing bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology school and the required surgical technologist certification by the date of hire.
Obtain a 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 clinical 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 case carts and preference cards for the required instruments, packs, sterile supplies, and other 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 and anticipate needs during procedures.
Observe the operative field, recognize emergency situations, and perform emergency procedures as directed.
Use operating-room equipment such as 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 the case.
Handle specimens carefully to prevent loss or damage 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.