Surgical Technician - Radiation Oncology BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed. Sets up equipment independently. Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs. Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure. Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.

Requirements

Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies.
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting 2-3 years preferred and Four (4) years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred

Responsibilities

Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
Sets up equipment independently.
Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.