Surgical Technologist- OSC- No Weekends- No On-Call- 36 hours

Mass General Brigham•Wellesley, MA

2d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. May provide day-to-day guidance/direction to more junior staff. This position requires patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Three (3) years of diversified experience in the operating/procedure room
Experience scrubbing in multiple specialties
Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies.
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred

Nice To Haves

five (5) years of experience preferred
one (1) year of experience working and leading teams 3-5 years preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in time-out procedures.
Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
Sets up equipment independently.
Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team.
Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.