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MelroseWakefield Hospital · 4 months ago

Surgical Technologist lll - OB - Nights (Sign On Bonus Eligible)

Tufts Medical Center

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$36/hr - $43.49/hr

3+ years exp

Tufts Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider that emphasizes compassionate care during childbirth. They are seeking an expert Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team in the Operating Room, ensuring patient safety and assisting in various surgical procedures.

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Responsibilities

Functions professionally and independently as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures

Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure

Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts

Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases

Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon

Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy

Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy

Manages surgical specimens according to Physician’s orders and Hospital policy

Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover

Assists in the positioning, moving and transporting of patients as needed

Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed

When not participating on surgical cases, assists with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery and assists in room turnover activities

Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness

Remains knowledgeable about service specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization

Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment

Performs the role of Preceptor for staff in training

Assists in orientation of new personnel (i.e. aides, orderlies, technicians, nurses, etc.) to the protocols, policies, rules and regulations of the Operating Suite

Displays leadership qualities and acts as a role model and mentor

Remains knowledgeable about equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization across multiple surgical specialties

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationExpert knowledge of aseptic techniqueAdvanced knowledge of anatomyBasic Life Support CertificationKnowledge of surgical equipmentMedical terminologyPharmacologyMicrobiologyInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program

If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required

3 Years to Less than 8 Years of healthcare experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification