Full Time Surgical Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

2d•$34 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for planning, preparing, and maintaining surgical instrumentation and the surgical field peri-operatively. The Surgical Technologist also performs various related activities post-operatively in relation to room and instrument decontamination. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Operating Room and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. This role requires patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Surgical Technology Certificate/Diploma required
Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
Remain calm and establish priorities appropriately during a crisis.
Maintain competencies in: Laser surgery: equipment and safety.
Orthopedics: arthroscopic surgery, fracture management, T.J.R.
ENT: minor, major.
OB: caesarean section.
GYN: laparoscopy, major.
Urology: open, closed.
General: minor, major, thoracic, vascular, pacemakers.
Ophthalmology.
All endoscopic surgery.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support to patients when appropriate.
Perform surgical skin prep using principles of aseptic technique.
Provide appropriate barriers when draping sterile field.
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures by anticipating needs and preparing equipment in advance.
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instruments and update surgical trays as necessary.
Perform ongoing assessment of operative procedure.
Determine deviations from the norm and provide for the indicated supplies and equipment.
Communicate problems and related information to the appropriate person.
Assume role of preceptor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse to ensure a systematic and effective orientation program.
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Additional duties include CSP processing, stocking carts, stock rotation, and picking case and room set up for AM cases.