Surgical Technologist I

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

18h•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

Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
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 surgical team during the intra-operative phase.
Provide 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 need or required.