Surgical Technologist III - Nursing L&D (24 hours)

Tufts Medicine • Boston, MA

78d • $35 - $39

About The Position

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.
• Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
• Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
• Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
• Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
• Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
• Manages surgical specimens according to Physician's orders and Hospital policy.
• Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
• Assists in the positioning, moving and transporting of patients as needed.
• Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed.
• When not participating on surgical cases, assists with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery and assists in room turnover activities.
• Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.
• Remains knowledgeable about service specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization.
• Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED