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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 2 months ago

Surgical Technologist (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization focused on making a difference in people’s lives. The Surgical Technologist will perform essential responsibilities in the operating room, including preparing the environment for surgery and assisting the surgical team while adhering to strict aseptic techniques.

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Responsibilities

Prepares the OR room with appropriate instrument, sutures, supplies, and equipment necessary for each individual procedure as outlined in departmental policy manual. Refers to pre-printed preference cards when choosing supplies, etc. for each surgical case

Demonstrates competence in assisting the surgeon and the perioperative team during surgical procedures

Follows departmental policies and procedures, with regard to appropriately scrubbing, gowning, gloving, observing strict aseptic technique

Follows strict aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures

Demonstrates competence with regard to the proper handling of surgical specimens and medications on the sterile field

Maintains and demonstrates an awareness of responsibilities when performing the surgical counts (sponge, sharps, miscellaneous items, and instruments) when appropriate

Follows all BID-Needham Perioperative departmental guidelines when cleaning and caring for instruments; including the procedures for sterilization both immediate use steam sterilization as well as proper decontamination and preparation of instruments prior to steam or Sterrad sterilization

Maintains competence in use of equipment and supplies including, but not limited to safety in areas of electrosurgery, laser and power equipment, as well as needle and sharp handling

Demonstrates the ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency; functions appropriately in emergency situations; prioritizes appropriately

Always functions within the legal limitations of the job description, following departmental protocol, adhering to standards and procedures of the department

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnicianBasic Life SupportSurgical Technology TrainingComputer Systems ExperienceCustomer ServiceTeam WorkWritten CommunicationsOral CommunicationsProblem SolvingDecision Making

Required

Vocational or Technical training in Surgical Technology or has completed a training program in US Military or PHS required

Certified Surgical Technician required

Basic Life Support required

0-1 years related work experience required

Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist credentialing body accredited by the National commission of Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists; or, has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certified surgical technologist certification, provided that such certification is obtained within 12 months of graduation date

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others as a member of a closely integrated team

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access