About this opportunity
Beth Israel Lahey Health lists this Surgical Technologist 1 opportunity in beverly, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The Surgical Technologist 1 is a trained individual with advanced technical knowledge and skills in asepsis and the intraoperative phase of surgical patient care management, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Based upon such expertise, the Surgical Technologist 1 is responsible for providing all the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure. The Surgical Technologist 1, as a member of the surgical team provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of the circulating nurse (RN).
Is responsible for meeting established OR standards for supplies and other equipment on the unit; is responsible for developing collaborative and collegial relationships with physicians and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the care of the surgical patient.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Reviews procedure cards/surgeon preference cards to determine needs in preparation for each surgical procedure
Assists and collaborates with the circulating nurse to set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation, equipment and supplies
Passes instruments and performing retraction for the surgeon at the sterile field as directed
Anticipates needs of surgical team during the procedure and provides them with proper instruments, equipment, and supplies to meet these needs
Assists in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies per established guidelines, policies, and procedures
Collaborates with the Circulating nurse to insure the accuracy of all sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per established policies and procedures
Responsible for application of the principles of asepsis to maintain integrity of the sterile field
Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies in operating rooms and storerooms
Assists in transport of patients and in movement or manipulation of equipment as required
Communicates effectively
Actively participates in performing the essential components of the WHO - Checklist, hand hygiene, and other department safety and quality initiatives
Parallel Processing in collaboration with circulating nurse/ team staff to achieve/ maintain turnover goals and on-time starts
Rotation to “on-call” for specified nights, weekends, and holidays
Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience.
New graduate 0-1 years of experience.
Certification/License:
Must meet all requirements to practice as a surgical technologist in Massachusetts.
Certification obtained within one year of the completion of the accredited Surgical Technology program
BCLS certification required
Pay Range:
$33.50 - $49.78
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Worksite address
beverly, MA, 01915, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.