Signature Healthcare, MA · 5 months ago
Surgical Technologist
Brockton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSignature Healthcare’s Brockton Hospital is a modern healthcare facility focused on superior patient care and safety. They are seeking a Full-Time Operating Room (OR) Surgical Technician to assist in surgical procedures, maintain the operating room, and ensure the safety and care of patients throughout the surgical process.
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Responsibilities
Exercises surgical aseptic technique in preparation for and during surgery and adheres to all regulatory requirements (i.e. Personnel Protective Equipment use)
Assists with preparation of Operating Room in anticipation of specific surgical procedures. Setting up surgical suite with equipment and instruments and supplies. Requires moving large machines lifting instrument trays (weighing 25 - 30 lbs.) and pushing carts
Assists with preservation and labeling of operative specimens for laboratory analysis
Assists with care, cleaning, storage and inventory of supplies and equipment
Maintains orderly and clean work area. Maintains appropriate stock levels
Assists with transportation of preoperative patients to the Operating Room which requires ability to push stretchers
Assists with sterilization of instruments and equipment weighing 25-30 lbs. and movement or manipulation of special large equipment
Assists with positioning, skin preparation and draping of patients which requires the ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Anticipates surgeon's needs and places appropriate instruments, sponges, sutures and related materials and supplies at the field immediately available for use during progress of surgery
Controls the location of contaminated instruments and supplies to prevent spread of infection
Performs surgical scrubs and shaves to assigned preoperative patients
Labels medications transferred to the sterile field from the registered nurse. Delivers medication to surgeon for administration
Continuously strives to improve room turnovers, anticipating needs for next cases
Cares for all OR equipment, returning equipment to proper locations, and assisting in the removal of malfunctioning equipment with the malfunction clearly identified
Cares for instrumentation, protecting delicate instrumentation, clearly identifying instrumentation needing repair and removing it from service and clearly labeling and identifying equipment problem. Ensures that sub sterile areas are clear of all equipment at the end of the shift
Performs accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts
Contributes to preference card updates and facilitates communication from surgeons to appropriate resources
Prepares for OR case by assembling appropriate supplies completely and accurately. Independently follows up on additional needs
Independently researches procedures, equipment, and policies to maintain current practice. Promptly signs off on staff meetings, communication book entries, policy changes, OR educational modules and other educational resources
Confirms daily sterilizer Quality Assurance in the absence of equipment technician
Consistently assists other staff when not in a case
Carefully disposes of sharps in appropriate container before case counts leave the room
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external)
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist program required
Minimum of 1-year experience, will consider beginning practitioner
On-call responsibility with a 30-minute response time to the hospital
New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of graduation date
Requires current BLS certification
Current Surgical Technologist Certification required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life and Disability
Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Home & Auto, Pet, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO and Paid Holidays
Company
Signature Healthcare, MA
Located just 21 miles South of Boston, Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest integrated healthcare system, including Brockton Hospital and Signature Medical Group, one of the largest multi-specialty, multi-site physician group practices on the South Shore.
1001-5000 employees
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Robert Haffey, MBA, MSN
President and CEO
Jason Radzevich
Chief financial officer & SVP
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