Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - Chestnut Surgery Center Surgical Technologist in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Chestnut Surgery Center Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Weekends: No weekends Holidays: No holidays Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 Make an Impact with Baystate Health As a Surgical Technologist at Chestnut Surgery Center, 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-Friday schedule at Chestnut Surgery Center. No weekends. No holidays. 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 & Skills No preferred work experience is listed. Skills and Competencies Knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation Ability to anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the sterile field Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team Professional communication and interpersonal skills Ability to adapt to changing intraoperative needs and priorities Commitment to patient safety and quality care #J-18808-Ljbffr