Surgical Technologist

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

38d•$32 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

At Baystate Medical Center's Main Operating Room, you'll join a highly skilled surgical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Our newly renovated operating suites are designed with advanced technology and resources that empower you to focus on what you do best—providing outstanding care to every patient. Our Main OR features: 24 state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient operating rooms, 8 dedicated heart & vascular and neurology interventional procedure rooms, a highly experienced, collaborative team supporting a broad range of complex surgical specialties, and opportunities to work with advanced surgical technology while caring for patients whose lives are restored and enhanced through innovative procedures. As a 24/7 surgical services department, team members participate in weekend, holiday, and off-shift rotation coverage, with rotation expectations occurring at least quarterly. Under the direction of the Unit Manager, RN Clinical Operations Coordinator, and/or RN Service Leads the Surgical Technologist works directly under surgeon/physician guidance to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist must possess expertise in the theory and application of aseptic technique; demonstrate the ability to combine knowledge of human anatomy, the surgical process, and procedures including instrumentation and advancing technologies. The surgical technologist will be able to anticipate the needs of the surgeons and or physicians by constant attention and assessment of the surgical process and patient condition to promote a safe, expedient, quality surgical outcome. These skills will facilitate the surgeon's and or physician's performance of minimally invasive, invasive surgical procedures and invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The Surgical Technologist must be able to function proficiently in a variety of surgical specialty services. The Surgical Technologist provides patient care primarily through service to the physician/ surgeon. The Surgical Technologist is expected to have an understanding of the procedure being performed, anticipate the needs of the surgeon/physician, and have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure, while monitoring the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is accountable for maintaining skills and knowledge to function in commensurate with their assignments and within the policies and procedures of the department.

Requirements

Associates of Science in ST Or program accredited by Committee on Allied Health Education Association or have completed a structured training program and hold a professional equivalent AST Certification
New hires will require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013.
CPR-American Heart Association BLS
Minimum of 2 years experience (for Tech II)
1-year employment at BMC or 2 years of comparable experience and attainment of competency on completion of orientation (for Tech II)
Minimum of 4 years experience (for Tech III)
1 year of employment at Baystate Health (for Tech III)

Responsibilities

Maintains safety in the operation, management, and inspection of designated equipment and instruments according to manufacturer's guidelines and established policy and procedure.
Participates as part of the operating team requiring knowledge of the patient's history, allergies, and intra-operative care plan.
Demonstrates knowledge in the use of pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field with the ability to recognize mixtures, doses, and labels in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and aseptic technique in surgical care performance.
Accurately completes any required documentation of tasks specific to and within the surgical technologist's scope of practice.
Meets the requirements of the designated clinical recognition ladder for a Surgical Technologist Level I.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge in sharps safety initiatives.
Demonstrates skill and knowledge in intra-operative temperature regulation measures.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills in specimen handling and labeling.
Demonstrates good knowledge and communication of medical terminology.

Benefits

High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!