Surgical Technologies - FT DAYS

Surgical Technologist I

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

The Surgical Technologist 1 is a trained individual with advanced technical knowledge and skills in asepsis and the intraoperative phase of surgical patient care management, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Based upon such expertise, the Surgical Technologist 1 is responsible for providing all the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure. The Surgical Technologist 1, as a member of the surgical team provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of the circulating nurse (RN). Is responsible for meeting established OR standards for supplies and other equipment on the unit; is responsible for developing collaborative and collegial relationships with physicians and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the care of the surgical patient.

Join Beth Israel Lahey Health's state-of-the-art BILH Care Center in Danvers, an ambulatory surgical facility designed to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and innovative environment. Work alongside talented surgeons, nurses, and perioperative professionals while enjoying a consistent four-day work week.

What You'll Do

As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in supporting safe and efficient surgical procedures by:

• Reviewing procedure cards and surgeon preference cards to prepare for each surgical procedure
• Assisting and collaborating with the circulating nurse to set up surgical procedures with the proper instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• Passing instruments and performing retraction for the surgeon at the sterile field as directed
• Anticipating the needs of the surgical team during procedures and providing the appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Assisting in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of general and specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Collaborating with the circulating nurse to ensure the accuracy of sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per established policies and procedures
• Applying principles of asepsis to maintain the integrity of the sterile field
• Assisting with inventory management of supplies in operating rooms and storerooms
• Assisting with patient transport and movement/manipulation of equipment as needed
• Communicating effectively with patients and team members
• Actively participating in WHO Checklist compliance, hand hygiene, and departmental quality and safety initiatives
• Participating in parallel processing with the circulating nurse and team members to achieve turnover goals and on-time starts
• Participating in an on-call rotation for specified nights, weekends, and holidays

Education & Experience

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience
• 01 year of experience required

Required:

• Must meet all requirements to practice as a Surgical Technologist in Massachusetts
• Certification obtained within one year of completing an accredited Surgical Technology program
• AHA BCLS certification required

Why Join BILH Care Center Danvers?

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus Four-day work week Modern ambulatory surgery environment Collaborative and supportive clinical team Opportunities for professional growth within Beth Israel Lahey Health

Apply today and begin your surgical career with one of New England's leading healthcare systems.

Pay Range:

$33.50 - $49.78

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Beth Israel Lahey Health