Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgical Center, full-time

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Brookline, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the growing BILH team and make a difference in people's lives. This full-time day shift position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time. The NEBH’s Licensed Ambulatory Surgery Center at 1 Brookline Place is a high-performing outpatient facility specializing in same-day surgical care. The ASC features four fully equipped operating rooms and is designed to support high-volume procedures with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient experience. This state-of-the-art center offers a dynamic and collaborative environment for clinicians committed to excellence in perioperative care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Team members have the opportunity to practice at the forefront of ambulatory surgical innovation while contributing to NEBH’s mission of delivering outstanding musculoskeletal care. The center offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with daytime hours, no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements, supporting strong work-life balance, and predictable case schedules in a streamlined, high-efficiency environment. Join New England Baptist Hospital’s state-of-the-art outpatient surgical center dedicated to delivering legendary patient care! Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values. Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of an RN or surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

Certified Surgical Technologist certificate
Heart Saver certification required within 60 days of hire date from American Heart Association or Red Cross
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
0-1 year(s) work-related experience
Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values

Responsibilities

Preoperative case management includes duties such as preparing the OR, gathering the necessary tools and supplies, counting out the necessary items, and assisting the surgical team as they enter into the sterile field
During the intraoperative phase, the surgical tech passes instruments and equipment to the surgeon as needed, takes care of specimens, prepares medication and assists with dressings
Postoperative management involves maintaining the sterile field until the patient is transported, removing used instruments, caring for and maintaining the equipment, and preparing the OR for the next patient
In the ASC the surgical technologist may also assist the Materials Manager in the maintenance of the supply inventory
Able to assist RN as directed with Physician orders according to patient needs
Demonstrates solid communication skills
Gathers needs procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery
Updates surgeon preference cards as needed
Reports missing or malfunction equipment to the RN in a timely manner
Competent in the sue of equipment required to perform job in a safe, efficient manner
Assists RN in facilitating speed and efficiency with room set up and turnover time
Performs sharp, instrument and sponge count with the RN according to policy
Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy
Utilizes PPE
Cleans OR with appropriate disinfecting agents
Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to establishes standards and ASC policy
Demonstrates competency to practice independently in the scrub role in a variety of surgical specialties
Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile fields, maintains sterile field using aseptic technique
Identifies any break in sterile technique
Accurately labels on medication in the sterile field
Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to the both the surgeon and RN circulator
Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical hemostats
Obtains appropriate syringes and needles for use
Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need I order to expedite the procedure
Organizes storage area for instruments and supplies under the direction of the Materials Manager
Demonstrates cost containment in the use of equipment and supplies
Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work environment
Seeks out and utilizes resources to keep current in surgical technologist trends and practice
Participates in the development and implementation of ASC policies and OR standards of care
Seeks assistance from other resource persons to improve skills, knowledge and practice at ASC
Assists in orientation of new employees
Takes initiative to share knowledge and skills willingly with colleagues, students and novice practitioners in a collegial manner
Provides leadership as a resource person, willingly providing information to improve patient care at ASC
Identifies process improvement opportunities and takes personal accountability for patient safety
Ensures proper identification of patient when providing care in accordance with NEBH identification policies and procedures
Adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to hand hygiene, room assignment, isolation precautions, aseptic/sterile techniques, and universal standard precautions
Cleans equipment in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies, procedures and standards
Utilizes and adheres to proper procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous materials
Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes and efficiencies
Participates in staff meetings and in-services, accurately maintaining education file
Maintains required certifications and competencies without reminder
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy