Surgical Technologist

Part-time, day shift position within the Nursing Support team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England.

About the role

Functions as a professional under the direct and continuous supervision of qualified professional registered nurses. In accordance with established procedures and aseptic principles, acts as a first scrub/scrub assistant in selected cases to render quality service to patients of all ages and surgeons during operative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of sterile/unsterile supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper care of all supplies and equipment.
• Transports patients and assists with transferring patients from stretcher to table and vice versa.
• Assists with lifting and positioning patients.
• Reports unusual occurrences to the Operating Room Director or designee and contributes to the efficient and productive operations of the Operating Room.
• Cross-training between Main OR and Ambulatory Unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Certified CST from NBSTSA.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross (required).
• Minimum one year of scrub experience preferred.
• Uncertified Techs have 18 months to provide proof of certification (new requirement as of 10/1/2023). Trinity Health Of New England allows one attempt to pass the licensure exam.

Benefits

• Career growth and advancement potential.
• Award-winning Patient Access Department.