Surgical Technologist II- Operating Room (36 hours 3X12)
Mass General Brigham
Summary
36hr 3x12hr shifts. Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Job description
Job Summary
36hr 3x12hr shifts. Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Essential Functions
- Participates in time-out procedures.
- Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
- Sets up equipment independently.
- Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team.
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Licenses and Credentials: Certified Surgical First Assistant [CSFA (NBSTSA)] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred. Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.
Experience: Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting 2-3 years required and Four (4) years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting; committee and leadership experience 3-5 years preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
- Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting 2-3 years required
- Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room
- Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies
- Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.