Surgical Technologist 3, 36 hours day shift

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is a member of the surgical team responsible for providing intra-operative care to the surgical patient. This job requires working in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on patient progression goals, quality initiatives and achieving the highest level of patient satisfaction. They will precept other staff and students. The ST functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Circulating Nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and collaborates with the Circulating nurse to set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
• Primary role is as a ST, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon at the sterile field.
• Anticipates needs of surgical team during the procedure and provides them with proper instruments, equipment, supplies to meet these needs.
• Assists in the care, cleaning and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment and supplies according to established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Circulating nurse to insure the accuracy of all sponge, sharps and instrument counts according to established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for application of the principles of aspesis to maintain integrity of the sterile field.
• Participates in the quality improvement/quality assurance process at the unit level.
• Communicates effectively
• Parallel Processing in collaboration with circulating nurse/team staff to achieve and maintain turnover goals and on-time starts.
• Actively participates in performing the essential components of the WHO Checklist, hand hygiene, and other department safety and quality initiatives.
• Must be able to take assignment of “on-call” for specified nights, weekends and holidays.
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure
• Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities
• Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service Job standards
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Successfully completes Mandatory Education.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certification Preferred. New Hires must obtain certification within one month of hire.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
• Experience: Greater than 3 years of experience.

Pay Range

$38.04 – $56.52