Surgical Technologist
About The Position
Surgical Technologist Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties. Job Summary 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Successful completion of a program in surgical technology from an approved school required
- Certification in Surgical Technology required within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
Responsibilities
- planning
- preparing
- maintaining surgical instrumentation and the surgical field peri-operatively
- performs various related activities post-operatively in relation to room and instrument decontamination
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Education Level
High school or GED
