Surgical Technician - Operating Room

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At CHA, the employees that make up our diverse team are known, valued and appreciated. They also have the freedom to innovate. Our relationships with each other embody our values –community, integrity, respect, compassion, learning and excellence.

We’re proud of the awards our team has won:

• Forbes Best America’s Employers, 2024
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, 2024
• LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Index Leader by Human Rights Campaign, 2024

And we’re pleased to offer our team robust benefits that include:

• Our award winning Wellness Program
• Employees who work 20+ hours per week are benefit eligible
• $0 co-pay on prescriptions filled at CHA Pharmacies (when enrolled in a CHA medical plan)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing staff development and career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture across our organization

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and are able to provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities.

Our most recent initiatives includes a minimally invasive surgery program, hepatobiliary and pancreatic program, and multidisciplinary breast center. All of our surgeons handle routine cases, as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures, including endoscopy, are performed at Cambridge and Everett Hospitals, while outpatient endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Hospital campus.

Position Overview

The main purpose of the Surgical Technician is to provide quality patient care according to Cambridge Health Alliance, the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, and the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates standards of nursing practice and the Surgical Technologist role expectations. The role of the Surgical Technologist is to assist the surgical provider and circulating nurse through preparation and assistance with surgical procedures.

Surgical technologists prepare surgical equipment, provide equipment to surgeons during surgery, maintaining the integrity of the sterile environment within the operating room and complete other tasks as appropriate. Clinical leadership at Cambridge Health Alliance is manifested by personal commitment, accountability, and initiative in clinical practice. Patients are our priority. The surgical technologist assists patients to reach their health care goals.

Qualifications

• Education/Training : High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required. Successful completion of Periop101 during CHA orientation.
• Certifications : American Heart Association BLS certification and Certified Surgical Technician certifications are required.
• Work Experience : Minimum 2 years current surgical technologist experience preferred.

**On-call responsibilities required for nights, weekends, and holidays**

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 4 10-hour shifts, 7:00am - 5:30pm

Category: Clinical Support

Department: OR Cambridge

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day / Evening

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380