Surgical Technician II-Bonus Eligable

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 2 is a certified and educated individual responsible for performing surgical technology services that contribute to safe, quality, and fiscally responsible patient care. This role requires minimal guidance and direction, with the ability to seek assistance when necessary. The East Campus OR handles a variety of surgical procedures including Gynecology, General, Urology, Robotics, Oncology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastic, and Interventional Pulmonology. Staff work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts and cover call on off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. BIDMC is recognized for its nationally recognized transplant excellence, competitive compensation with promotional opportunities, flexible schedules, and Magnet designation.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Certificate 1 Cert Surg Tech (CST) required.
Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
1-3 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.
Prepares and maintains the sterile field using sterile and aseptic technique.
Ensures that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
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 during the intraoperative phase of patient care.
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 which impede patient safety.
Safeguards the privacy of patients and 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 assigned room.
Recognizes and reports problems related to kits, equipment or supplies.