Part-time Surgical Technologist - day shift
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist (ST) is a member of the surgical team responsible for providing intra-operative care to surgical patients. The role works in a fast-paced environment focused on patient progression goals, quality initiatives, and patient satisfaction. The ST also precepts staff and students and functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Circulating Nurse. This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week on the day shift, with a rotating schedule and on-call requirements. The ST must be available for specified nights, weekends, and holidays when assigned call. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available for a limited time.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.
- More than one year of experience.
- Certification is preferred; new hires must obtain certification within one month of hire.
- Ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical technologist certification.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Circulating Nurse to prepare for surgical procedures by setting up appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon at the sterile field.
- Anticipate the surgical team's needs and provide appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies during procedures.
- Assist with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of general and specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Circulating Nurse to ensure accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.
- Apply principles of asepsis to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.
- Participate in unit-level quality improvement and quality assurance processes and departmental or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
- Communicate effectively and maintain courteous, effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
- Collaborate with the Circulating Nurse and team staff on parallel processing to meet turnover goals and on-time starts.
- Participate in the WHO Checklist, hand hygiene, and other department safety and quality initiatives.
- Take on-call assignments for specified nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Handle specimens according to policy and procedure.
- Incorporate Lahey Hospital and Medical Center guiding principles, mission, and goals into daily activities and comply with its policies and departmental behavioral expectations.
- Demonstrate understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
- Meet and exceed customer needs and consistently follow customer service standards.
- Successfully complete mandatory education.
- Precept other staff and students.
Benefits
- $1,500 sign-on bonus available for a limited time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
