Surgical Technologist

Job Description - Surgical Technologist (3285643)Position SummaryThis is the first level in the surgical technologist career ladder. Incumbents at this level are both entry level and fully competent as surgical technologists and hold a surgical technologist certification or have been employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1st, 2013 or have successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service (MA Senate Bill 2058, December 2012).Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.May assist with proper patient safety measures under the delegation and direction of the circulating nurse.In collaboration with the RN, assists with the preparation and positioning of patients maintaining proper body alignment.Assists in the transfer of patients from stretcher to bed, ensuring that the bed is locked and secure during transfer.Performs appropriate counts with circulator to verify removal of all countable items from surgical site.Receives medication passed onto the sterile field to be administered by the surgical team.Handles all surgical specimens according to procedure.Ensures the availability of equipment and supplies for any type of emergency.Checks for expiration dates on sterile products.Communicates essential information of the constantly changing requirements of the surgical team.Ensures the efficient and effective cleaning of the operating room according to established protocols.Cleans and restocks rooms utilizing knowledge of aseptic technique.Disposes of all waste materials according to established protocols.Separates instrumentation into appropriate containers.Ensures the appropriate par levels of supplies.Under the supervision or direction of the RN, assists with teaching and emotional support for patient and family.Makes appropriate use of supplies, equipment and resources.Assists in evaluation of products, equipment and systems.Remains informed on personnel policies.Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.Functions in an on-call capacity following individual hospital or unit policy.Keeps current regarding developments in technical instrumentation.Participates in staff meetings.Technologists who demonstrate high level of skill and expertise may act as preceptors to new staff members.Education and Experience requirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.Current Surgical Technologist Certification is required within one year from the date of graduation from a surgical technologist program or have been employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1st, 2013.Preferred experience:1 year experience as Surgical Technologist in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Surgery is preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS)Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.Primary Location

75 Francis StJob

Organization

Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)Schedule

Part-timeStandard Hours: 36Shift

RotatingEmployee Status

Regular

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