Surgical Technologist I

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.This position is a proficient Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Assists the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and in maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. Performs according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.**Job Description****Minimum Qualifications:**4. 12 Months to Less than 3 Years of healthcare experience.5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; **OR** Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; **OR** Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.3. If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.1. Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.13. Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.16. Performs the role of Preceptor for staff in training.**Physical Requirements:**1. Ability to work within the semi-restricted and restricted environment of the Operating Room and other Perioperative support areas.5. Ability to wear a protective lead apron for extended periods of time and exposure to radioactivity, harmful anesthesia gases and septic infections.**Skills & Abilities:**1. Advanced knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.2. Intermediate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology to ensure that optimal patient care is provided.3. Intermediate knowledge of computers, surgical equipment, and infrastructure.4. Intermediate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, physicians, vendors, and other departments within the hospital.6. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in all procedures related to their surgical specialty area and has sufficient general knowledge to assist in other specialties as needed.7. Displays proficient knowledge and skills related to procedures performed outside of their surgical specialty area and demonstrates the ability to competently support multiple service lines and case types within the Operating Room.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr