Surgical Technologist I

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

2d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. This position is located at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

Requirements

Completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program.
Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from program or within 6 months of hire if greater than 12 months from graduation.
One (1) year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the surgical team during the intra-operative phase.
Provide an aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped, and functional surgical environment.
Responsible for OR preparation, instrument supply and assembly, maintenance of sterile fields, hands-off instruments, and initiation of counts throughout procedures.
Perform Surgical Technologist duties including on-call duties as needed or required.