Surgical Technologist

Baystate Health•Westfield, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist at Baystate Noble Hospital supports safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care. 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. The role applies knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and advancing technologies to anticipate the needs of the surgical team, maintain the sterile field, and promote positive patient outcomes. The position supports a variety of surgical specialties and minimally invasive, invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, generally scheduled Monday through Thursday, with variable start and end times based on departmental needs. Rotating call coverage is included: Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is mentioned. The role requires Surgical Technologist certification; no prior Surgical Technologist experience is required. An Associate of Science is listed as required.

Requirements

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is required.
An Associate of Science is listed as required.
No prior Surgical Technologist experience is required.
Demonstrated 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 instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and ready for procedures.
Identify discrepancies in instrumentation kits and case carts and take proactive 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 all 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 necessary 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 other similar and related duties as assigned after demonstrating competency.