Surgical Technician, OB-Yawkey Building, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the surgical team, the surgical technician provides patient care during surgical procedures by providing an aseptic and safe environment. Duties include prepping and sterilizing rooms, transporting patients, passing instruments and providing assistance to surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other staff during surgery. The role uses technical and aseptic techniques to ensure methodology is in compliance with established sterile standards and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited/approved program in surgical technology (or completed an Armed Forces medic or corpsmen program)
Surgical Technician certification required
Ability to effectively speak, read and write English
Ability to accurately interpret and use medical terminology and abbreviations
Computer proficiency to access and enter computerized data/information
Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with patients, families, physicians and other hospital staff
Organizational skills to effectively set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work

Nice To Haves

Previous surgical tech experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide patient care during surgical procedures by providing an aseptic and safe environment
Prep and sterilize rooms
Transport patients
Pass instruments
Provide assistance to surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other staff during surgery
Use technical and aseptic techniques to ensure methodology is in compliance with established sterile standards and procedures