Surgical Technologist- OSC- No Weekends- No On-Call- 36 hours

Operating Room Assistant

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

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. May provide day-to-day guidance/direction to more junior staff.

Does this position require patient care? Yes

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: Basic life support [BLS] - generic - HR only preferred. Certified surgical technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.

Experience: Experience at time of hire: Three (3) years of diversified experience in the operating/procedure room 3-5 years required and experience scrubbing in multiple specialties; five (5) years of experience preferred, and one (1) year of experience working and leading teams 3-5 years preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of SPD sterile room. Ability to multitask and 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.

Physical requirements

• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Lifting frequently
• Carrying frequently
• Pushing occasionally
• Pulling occasionally
• Climbing rarely
• Balancing frequently
• Stooping occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Crouching occasionally
• Crawling rarely
• Reaching frequently
• Gross manipulation (handling) frequently
• Fine manipulation (fingering) frequently
• Feeling constantly
• Foot use rarely
• Vision - far constantly
• Vision - near constantly
• Talking constantly
• Hearing constantly

Remote type: Onsite

Work location: 25-27 Washington Street

Scheduled weekly hours: 36

Employee type: Regular

Work shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay range: $29.81 - $45.36/hourly

Grade: 5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO statement:

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.