Surgical Technician I

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician I is an individual who is certified and educated to perform surgical technology services that contribute to safe, quality, and fiscally responsible care of patients. This is a novice role that practices with maximal guidance and direction, is preceptor dependent, and consistently needs assistance. Upon completion of orientation, the individual will practice at the advanced beginner level, able to practice with guidance and direction, often needing assistance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate Basic Life Support required.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) required within 1 year of date of hire.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited education program for surgical technologists or has completed a training program for surgical technologists in the United States Military or Public Health Service.
• Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist credentialing body accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
• Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Ability to follow precedents and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of the immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines.
• Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations.
• Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the circulating nurse prior to a surgical procedure to carry out the plan of care by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing supplies, instruments and equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field using sterile and aseptic technique, and ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• During the intraoperative phase of patient care, anticipates and responds to the needs of a surgeon and other team members by monitoring the sterile field and providing the required instruments and supplies.
• Performs tasks at the sterile field as directed in an operating room setting, including: passing supplies, equipment or instruments, sponging or suctioning an operative site, preparing and cutting suture material, transferring and irrigating with fluids, transferring but not administering drugs, handling specimens, and assisting in counting supplies and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Recognizes, intervenes, and reports situations that impede patient safety.
• Safeguards the privacy of patients.
• Maintains confidentiality relating to patients.
• Is aware of patient's rights and legal, moral, and ethical implications of actions.
• Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in the assigned room.
• Recognizes and reports problems related to kits, equipment, or supplies.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all areas of practice by maintaining open and effective communication with patients and the surgical team.
• Escalates issues.

Benefits

• Pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
• Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
• Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees