Surgical Technologist (32 hr, Day)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. (4) 8 hr days, weekend call Under the direction of the Clinical manager of Perioperative Services, the surgical technologist performs all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments. Maintains technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients. Prepares Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary for patient care. Demonstrates and practices a good understanding of sterile technique.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical training in Surgical Technology or has completed a training program in US Military or PHS required.
Certified Surgical Technician required.
BLS-AHA required or obtained within 30 days of hire
0-1 years related work experience required.
Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist credentialing body accredited by the National commission of Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists; or, has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certified surgical technologist certification, provided that such certification is obtained within 12 months of graduation date.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others as a member of a closely integrated team.
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Previous surgical technology experience

Responsibilities

Prepares the OR room with appropriate instrument, sutures, supplies, and equipment necessary for each individual procedure as outlined in departmental policy manual.
Refers to pre-printed preference cards when choosing supplies, etc. for each surgical case.
Demonstrates competence in assisting the surgeon and the perioperative team during surgical procedures.
Follows departmental policies and procedures, with regard to appropriately scrubbing, gowning, gloving, observing strict aseptic technique.
Follows strict aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.
Demonstrates competence with regard to the proper handling of surgical specimens and medications on the sterile field.
Maintains and demonstrates an awareness of responsibilities when performing the surgical counts (sponge, sharps, miscellaneous items, and instruments) when appropriate.
Follows all BID-Needham Perioperative departmental guidelines when cleaning and caring for instruments; including the procedures for sterilization both immediate use steam sterilization as well as proper decontamination and preparation of instruments prior to steam or Sterrad sterilization.
Maintains competence in use of equipment and supplies including, but not limited to safety in areas of electrosurgery, laser and power equipment, as well as needle and sharp handling.
Demonstrates the ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency; functions appropriately in emergency situations; prioritizes appropriately.
Always functions within the legal limitations of the job description, following departmental protocol, adhering to standards and procedures of the department.