Surgical Technologist I- Operating Room

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist I assists surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures and helps ensure the operating room operates smoothly and safely. This patient-care role is based onsite at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour evening shifts. The role involves preparing the operating room, setting up sterile supplies and equipment, helping transport and position patients, and providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team. The technologist follows sterilization and infection-control practices, documents procedures and surgical counts, collaborates with the surgical team, prepares the surgical site, and manages drains and catheters as directed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience as a Surgical Technologist I or in a similar role is required; additional experience in a similar setting is preferred. Relevant certifications and licenses are preferred. The role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, balancing, reaching, and handling, as well as constant use of feeling, vision, speech, and hearing. Lifting 35 pounds or more is performed with an assisted device.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience as a Surgical Technologist I or in a similar role: 0–1 year required.
Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile techniques.
Familiarity with surgical equipment and technology used in the operating room.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations during surgeries.
Understanding of infection-control protocols and patient-safety measures.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a surgical technologist in a similar setting (1–2 years preferred).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from various issuers.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
State Dental Assistant license.
New Hampshire Medical Technician license from the New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures.
Set up sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment required for surgery.
Transport patients to the operating room, assist with positioning them on the surgical table, and ensure their safety and comfort during procedures.
Pass instruments, supplies, and equipment to the surgical team during procedures.
Use proper sterilization techniques to maintain the cleanliness and sterility of instruments and supplies.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of surgical procedures, including counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other surgical team members.
Assist in preparing the surgical site by applying sterile drapes and solutions.
Secure and manage surgical drains and catheters as directed by the surgeon.