Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - Baystate Noble Hospital Surgical Technologist in Westfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Baystate Noble Hospital Location: Baystate Noble Hospital, Westfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday Schedule Details: Variable start and end times depending on departmental needs Call: Rotating call shifts Monday-Thursday, 5:00 PM-7:00 AM, and Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 Make an Impact with Baystate Health As a Surgical Technologist at Baystate Noble Hospital, you will play an essential role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. Working under the direction of the Unit Manager, RN Clinical Operations Coordinator, and RN Service Leads, you will work closely with surgeons and physicians to facilitate the safe and effective performance of invasive surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist uses expertise in sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and advancing technologies to anticipate the needs of the surgical team. You will help ensure that procedures are performed safely and efficiently while maintaining a sterile field and promoting positive patient outcomes. This role provides the opportunity to work across a variety of surgical specialties and support minimally invasive, invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. What You Will Do Prepare and maintain the sterile field and surgical environment in accordance with infection control standards. Anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians throughout surgical procedures. Ensure appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available and ready for procedures. Recognize instrumentation kit and case cart discrepancies and take proactive steps to resolve them. Promote quality and appropriate patient care within defined limits. Assist with positioning patients for anesthesia and specialty-specific surgical procedures. Communicate patient needs or concerns to the nurse, surgeon, anesthesiologist, or other appropriate members of the care team. Set up, clean, position, and manage intraoperative equipment. Maintain effective, professional communication with all members of the healthcare team. Adapt to changes and modifications in the intraoperative plan of care. Demonstrate knowledge of medications and pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field, including recognition of mixtures, doses, and labels in accordance with policies and procedures. Maintain the skills and knowledge necessary to function effectively within assigned surgical specialties and departmental policies and procedures. Meet the requirements of the designated clinical recognition ladder for a Surgical Technologist Level II. Perform other similar and related duties as assigned after demonstrating competency. Schedule Details This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday-Thursday schedule at Baystate Noble Hospital. Start and end times will vary based on departmental needs. This position also includes rotating call coverage, with call shifts scheduled: Monday-Thursday: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM Friday: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Benefits That Support You Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings opportunities Paid time off Tuition assistance Employee wellness resources Career development and advancement opportunities About Baystate Health Baystate Health is a leading integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts, committed to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our teams work together to provide exceptional care while creating an environment where employees can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference. Required Qualifications Certification: Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) required. Work Experience: No prior Surgical Technologist experience required. Grandfather Provision: Surgical Technologists employed in this role prior to July 1, 2013, may be considered qualified based on prior experience and demonstrated competency and are not required to meet the current education requirements. Preferred Qualifications & Skill s No preferred work experience is listed. Skills and CompetenciesA Surgical Technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and related technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.The successful candidate will demonstrate:Knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentationAbility to anticipate the needs of surgeons and physiciansStrong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the sterile fieldAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical teamProfessional communication and #J-18808-Ljbffr Baystate Noble Hospital