Surgical Technologist- SEIU - Operating Room- Sign On Bonus Eligible

Surgical Technician - SEIU - Operating Room Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, is seeking an experienced full-time Surgical Technician - SEIU to join our operating room team. Why Join Us? Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one 403(b) Retirement with company match Tuition Reimbursement Free on-site Parking Opportunities for career growth Job Overview The Surgical Technician, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of surgical patients. This role assists the physician with the preparation and the technical aspects of the role of the scrub person during surgical procedures. Location Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA Hours 40 hours per week (Four 10hr shifts) 7am to 5:30pm with alternating day off. On-call shifts required approx. every 6 weeks 7am-7pm. Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) & every other holiday shift rotation required. Flexibility needed for peer coverage within dept. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Surgical Technician certification through an accredited program or within 12 months of completing program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Two (2) years of Operating Room Experience. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of Operating Room Experience. Duties and Responsibilities Assists in the set-up for specific surgical procedures in accordance with established Surgical Services procedures and individual physician preferences. Responsible for updating physician preference cards. Sets up individual case carts with appropriate instruments and equipment for next day cases. Makes Clinical Practice Leader aware of any problems. Performs the role of the scrub person during surgical procedures: maintains the sterile field, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, passes instruments, has knowledge of anatomy, follows proper medication administration, maintains accurate accounts of sponges, sharps, and instruments in conjunction with RN and physicians. Carries out technical tasks other than cutting, clamping and suturing of tissues. Applies electrocautery to clamps, not tissue, on bleeders under the supervision of the surgeon. Assists the RN/Transporter in transferring the patient to designated room, prepares surgical specimens for circulating nurse to identify and label for clinical laboratory. May assist anesthesiologist and other personnel in setting up equipment and obtaining emergency or other supplies. Pay Range $35.20 - $43.76 #J-18808-Ljbffr