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UMass Memorial Health · 3 months ago

Certified Surgical Technologist, Maternity & Delivery, Per Diem

Worcester, MA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $45/hr

UMass Memorial Health is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to exceptional patient care and academic excellence. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgical teams during operative procedures, maintain sterile environments, and ensure the needs of the surgical team are met throughout the procedures.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role in all cases in assigned specialty on an ongoing basis. Scrubs for all physicians in assigned service area, providing high quality evidenced-based clinical care with minimal supervision. Promotes teamwork within the team by formally precepting co-workers

Prepares the Operating Room for cases. Selects and checks case cart and preference cards for correct instrument pan(s), packs, sterile supplies and additional items needed for the case

Anticipates need for special equipment and supplies before procedure and requests it from the circulating nurse. Sets up back table and Mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to the procedure and surgeon preference card. Performs surgical count with circulating nurse according to UMMMC surgical count policy

Responds to needs of surgeon and other team members. Assists operative team and anticipates needs of the surgeon and/or assistants during cases including the need for special equipment and supplies. Remains constantly observant of the operative field, recognizing emergency situations and performs emergency procedures as directed. Utilizes a variety of OR equipment such as microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, compressed air/gas, etc

Passes and tracks instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures. Labels all medication and solutions on sterile field. Monitors sponges, needles and instruments throughout the case. Cares for specimens to prevent loss or damage. Uses caution when handling specimens to ensure proper anatomical identification

Qualification

Surgical Technology CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Operating Room EquipmentSterile TechniquesTeamwork

Required

Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology having obtained the required surgical technologists certification as of the date of hire

All Surgical Technologist Certified employees will have obtained a surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists

Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years

Maintains AST membership, required educational units and AST certification

Thorough knowledge of a specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology

Benefits

Signing bonus

Company

UMass Memorial Health

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UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts.

Founded in 1999

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ummhealth.org

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