Certified Surgical Technologist, 24 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, 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 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 independently performs the scrub role across cases in the assigned specialty, prepares the operating room and checks case carts and preference cards, anticipates equipment and supply needs, and supports the surgeon and other team members during procedures. The role also includes performing surgical counts with the circulating nurse, monitoring instruments and supplies, labeling medications and solutions on the sterile field, and protecting specimens from loss or damage while ensuring proper anatomical identification.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology program and required surgical technologist certification 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

Scrub for physicians in the assigned service area and provide evidence-based clinical care with minimal supervision.
Promote teamwork by formally precepting co-workers.
Prepare the operating room for cases by selecting and checking case carts and preference cards for the correct instruments, packs, sterile supplies, and other needed items.
Anticipate special equipment and supply needs, request items from the circulating nurse, and 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, anticipating needs during procedures.
Observe the operative field, recognize emergencies, 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 the case.
Care for specimens to prevent loss or damage and ensure proper anatomical identification.
Assist with patient preparation, movement, positioning, sterile preparation and draping, and operating-room turnover.