Surgical Technician I

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

10d • 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. Is a novice who practices with maximal guidance and direction. Is preceptor dependent and consistently needs assistance. Emerges from orientation practicing at the advanced beginner level and is 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.

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.
• Perform 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 which impede patient safety.
• Safeguards the privacy of patients.
• Maintains confidentiality relating to patients.
• 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 assigned room.
• Recognizes and reports problems related to kits, equipment or supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, with tiered promotional opportunities to make even more money
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance
• Sign-On Bonus for OR RN & Surg Tech Roles ($15,000)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED