Surgical Technologist IV - Full Time (36-40 hours) - Sign on Bonus up to $10,000

Tufts Medicine • Boston, MA

13d • $38 - $47

About The Position

This expert Surgical Technologist practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room and delivers patient care throughout the perioperative experience. The role assists surgeons by providing appropriate instruments and maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. The technologist follows department and hospital policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives, and demonstrates advanced clinical practice in a specific surgical subspecialty.

The position helps coordinate services, techniques, and education for individuals assigned to the technologist’s specialty services. As a key member of the service-line leadership model, the role collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to optimize team performance. The position also provides advisory supervision, training, mentoring, and guidance to other technologists.

The role requires working in semi-restricted and restricted Operating Room and perioperative support areas. Work includes prolonged standing under surgical lights, frequent patient and equipment lifting and positioning, and exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood and bodily fluids, noise, radiation, lasers, temperature fluctuations, anesthesia gases, and other occupational hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility before July 1, 2013; successfully completed a military surgical technology training program; or graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required if employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013.
• 8 years of healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Expert knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.
• Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology.
• Advanced knowledge of computers, surgical equipment, and department infrastructure.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span.
• Expert knowledge of surgical subspecialty equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Function professionally and independently as an Operating Room Surgical Technologist across a wide variety of surgical procedures and stages.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique during setup, patient draping, and surgical procedures.
• Scrub on surgical cases, organize instrumentation for the surgeon, and participate in surgical counts.
• Select and prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical cases.
• Perform related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
• Perform counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
• Manage intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
• Manage surgical specimens according to physician orders and hospital policy.
• Follow Operating Room procedures for decontaminating instrumentation and equipment and turning over rooms.
• Assist with positioning, moving, and transporting patients as needed.
• Report equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead, or Clinical Nursing Director.
• Participate in decisions about evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instrumentation, and supplies, including collaboration with Central Processing or supply chain.
• Precept and train staff; demonstrate leadership, serve as a role model, and mentor others.
• Provide advisory supervision to section technologists in collaboration with the Service Line Nurse Manager and/or Clinical Nursing Director.
• Participate in ongoing and annual performance appraisal processes for surgical technologists in the subspecialty.
• Participate in scheduling and training surgical technologists in collaboration with relevant managers and directors.
• Keep current with new techniques and equipment in the subspecialty and guide and instruct technologists working within the service line.
• Conduct service-specific education within the surgical technologist’s scope of practice.
• Establish, revise, and implement department procedures and policies with other Perioperative Leadership team members.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with peers and colleagues to support team goals and a positive work environment.
• Recommend solutions to interdepartmental and intradepartmental coordination problems and support team-based problem solving.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and prepare for surgical cases before the surgical date.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure required specialty equipment is available on the surgical date.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
• Relocation support considered.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED