Surgical Technologist

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for Chestnut Surgery Center at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The role supports safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care and works under the direction of the Unit Manager, RN Clinical Operations Coordinator, and RN Service Leads. The technologist works closely with surgeons and physicians to facilitate invasive surgical procedures, applying knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and advancing technologies to anticipate the surgical team's needs and maintain a sterile field. The role supports a variety of specialties, including minimally invasive, invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered. Baystate Health benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings opportunities; paid time off; tuition assistance; employee wellness resources; and career development and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is required.
Associate degree is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is listed.
Demonstrated competency to meet the requirements of the designated clinical recognition ladder for a Surgical Technologist Level II.
Knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
Ability to anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the sterile field.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to changing intraoperative needs and priorities.
Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the sterile field and surgical environment in accordance with infection control standards.
Anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians throughout surgical procedures.
Ensure appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available and ready for procedures.
Identify instrumentation kit and case cart discrepancies and take steps to resolve them.
Promote quality and appropriate patient care within defined limits.
Assist with positioning patients for anesthesia and specialty-specific surgical procedures.
Communicate patient needs or concerns to the nurse, surgeon, anesthesiologist, or other appropriate care team members.
Set up, clean, position, and manage intraoperative equipment.
Maintain effective, professional communication with members of the healthcare team.
Adapt to changes and modifications in the intraoperative plan of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of medications and pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field, including recognition of mixtures, doses, and labels in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintain the skills and knowledge needed to function effectively within assigned surgical specialties and departmental policies and procedures.
Meet the requirements of the designated clinical recognition ladder for a Surgical Technologist Level II.
Perform similar and related duties as assigned after demonstrating competency.