Surgical Technologist

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Daly Operating Room team in Springfield, MA. This unit has a highly experienced team that supports 24 new state of the art inpatient/outpatient operating rooms and 8 heart and vascular and neurology interventional procedure rooms, performing surgical procedures to restore and enhance the lives of patients. This unit operates 24/7 with coverage and support expectations of weekends and off-shift rotations at least quarterly. As the only academic medical center and tertiary care provider in western Massachusetts, Baystate Health is proud to advance knowledge, train the next generation of healthcare professionals, and deliver high-quality, equitable care to our diverse communities. Our teams are committed to compassion, continuous improvement, and collaboration. As a Surgical Technologist in our OR, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe and effective surgical procedures. You’ll work under the direction of the Unit Manager, Clinical Operations Coordinator, and RN Service Leads, while directly supporting surgeons and physicians in complex, high-acuity procedures.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology or completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program
AST Certification
CPR – American Heart Association BLS Certification required if no surgical facility experience prior to July 1, 2013
Minimum 2 years of surgical tech experience
1 year of employment at Baystate or 2 years of comparable external experience
Completion of orientation competencies
Minimum 4 years of surgical tech experience
1 year of employment at Baystate Health
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure the sterile field is maintained and proper aseptic technique is applied
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during surgical procedures
Assist in minimally invasive, open surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures
Understand human anatomy, surgical instrumentation, and procedural steps across multiple specialties
Maintain and demonstrate technical proficiency and knowledge aligned with assigned roles
Uphold Baystate's safety, quality, and infection control standards
Adapt to the needs of the surgical team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health