Location: Lowell,MA, USA
Job Overview
This position is an entry level Surgical Technician position who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience.Assists the Surgeon during surgery byprovidingtheappropriate instrumentsand inmaintainingand organizing operating room equipment.Performsaccording to the policies, procedures, philosophy, andobjectivesof the department and hospital.Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.
Hours : 40 hours a week / Part-Time / Per-Diem
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1.High school diploma or equivalentORwas employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013; has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner; or is performing surgical technology tasks or functions in the service of the federal governmentORMassachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
2.Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
3.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
1.Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
2.Maintainsstrict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.
3.Scrubs on surgical cases,participatesin surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon,participatingin surgical counts.
4.Selects and prepares theappropriate instruments,suppliesand equipment forsurgicalcases.
5.Performs related activities under thedirectionof the surgeon.
6.Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
7.Manages all intraoperative medicationsin accordance withOperating Room policy.
8.Manages surgical specimens according to Physician's orders and Hospital policy.
9.Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
10.Assists in the positioning,movingand transporting of patients as needed.
11.Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed.
12.When notparticipatingonsurgical cases,assistswith positioning obtaining needed items during surgery andassistsin room turnover activities.
13.Participatesin Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.
14.Remainsknowledgeable about service specific equipment ensuring safe and efficientutilization.
15.Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at...@tuftsmedicine.org.