Surgical Tech, 36 hours/week, day shift - Labor & Delivery

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Winchester, MA

5d•$34 - $45

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works as part of the Patient Care Services – Labor & Delivery team under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with AORN standards and guidelines. The role prepares sterile supplies, equipment, instruments, and the surgical field; scrubs for cases; assists surgeons and the surgical team during procedures; performs accurate counts; and helps move and position patients. The position is 36 hours per week on the day shift, with weekend and holiday rotations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or U.S. Armed Forces Surgical Technologists school and/or program, or employed as a Surgical Technologist at a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of operating room scrub experience.

Responsibilities

Retrieve and review the case cart to ensure physician-requested supplies, instruments, and equipment are available and sterile.
Open sterile supplies using aseptic technique in preparation for surgical procedures.
Scrub for cases according to established sterile procedures; change into operative clothing and wear sterile gowns and gloves, and assist surgeons with the same.
Prepare and maintain the surgical field.
Assemble equipment and instrumentation based on the surgical procedure.
Assist during surgical procedures by anticipating, planning for, and responding to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members.
Disassemble the sterile field and instrumentation efficiently in preparation for decontamination.
Perform complete and accurate counting procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes and reduce patient harm.
Move and transfer patients to and from stretchers and beds.
Assist the surgical team by positioning the patient and retracting tissue and other bodily parts as directed.
Follow the chain of command and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team using established handoff procedures, and give and accept respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.