Mass General Brigham · 4 months ago
Surgical Technologist- OR
Northampton-MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33.71/hr - $46.87/hrMass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for planning, preparing, and maintaining surgical instrumentation and the surgical field peri-operatively, as well as performing various related activities post-operatively in relation to room and instrument decontamination.
Health CareHome Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provide emotional support to patients when appropriate
Perform surgical skin prep using principles of aseptic technique
Provide appropriate barriers when draping sterile field
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures by anticipating needs and preparing equipment in advance
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instruments and update surgical trays as necessary
Perform ongoing assessment of operative procedure
Determine deviations from the norm and provide for the indicated supplies and equipment
Under the direction of the surgeon, retract tissue, hold tissue, suction body fluids, and sponge and irrigate without harm to body tissue
Under the direction of the surgeon, cauterize bleeders if it is essential to the progress of the case
Communicate unusual occurrences at the sterile field to the circulating nurse
Safely assist in the moving and positioning of patients
Perform surgical counts in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure that appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment are assembled for procedures
Ensure that room sets are thorough
Research case requirements when indicated
Perform surgical hand scrub per CDHC policy
Use principles of aseptic technique in all aspects of job, including opening sterile supplies
Reprocess instruments when needed
Assist with room clean up, mindful of minimizing turnover time
Perform autoclaving functions
Collaborate with other OR and Childbirth team members, surgeons, and management team to solve problems and improve care delivery
Communicate problems and related information to the appropriate person
Assume role of preceptor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse to ensure a systematic and effective orientation program
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements
Attend meetings as required
Perform other functions/duties as requested
Additional duties include CSP processing, stocking carts, stock rotation, and picking case and room set up for AM cases
Qualification
Required
Provide emotional support to patients when appropriate
Perform surgical skin prep using principles of aseptic technique
Provide appropriate barriers when draping sterile field
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures by anticipating needs and preparing equipment in advance
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instruments and update surgical trays as necessary
Perform ongoing assessment of operative procedure
Determine deviations from the norm and provide for the indicated supplies and equipment
Under the direction of the surgeon, retract tissue, hold tissue, suction body fluids, and sponge and irrigate without harm to body tissue
Under the direction of the surgeon, cauterize bleeders if it is essential to the progress of the case
Communicate unusual occurrences at the sterile field to the circulating nurse
Safely assist in the moving and positioning of patients
Perform surgical counts in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure that appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment are assembled for procedures
Ensure that room sets are thorough
Research case requirements when indicated
Perform surgical hand scrub per CDHC policy
Use principles of aseptic technique in all aspects of job, including opening sterile supplies
Reprocess instruments when needed
Assist with room clean up, mindful of minimizing turnover time
Perform autoclaving functions
Collaborate with other OR and Childbirth team members, surgeons, and management team to solve problems and improve care delivery
Communicate problems and related information to the appropriate person
Assume role of preceptor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse to ensure a systematic and effective orientation program
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements
Attend meetings as required
Perform other functions/duties as requested
Additional duties include CSP processing, stocking carts, stock rotation, and picking case and room set up for AM cases
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham specializes in providing medical treatments and health diagnostics services.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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