Surgical Tech Full-time
Mass General Brigham

Surgical Technologist- OR

$33.71 - $46.87 / HOUR

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.


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.



With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.


Job Summary

Summary

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for planning, preparing, and maintaining surgical instrumentation and the surgical field peri-operatively. The Surgical Technologist also performs various related activities post-operatively in relation to room and instrument decontamination.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Operating Room and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Provide emotional support to patients when appropriate.

-Perform surgical skin prep using principles of aseptic technique.

-Provide appropriate barriers when draping sterile field.

-Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures by anticipating needs and preparing equipment in advance.

-Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instruments and update surgical trays as necessary.

-Perform ongoing assessment of operative procedure.

-Determine deviations from the norm and provide for the indicated supplies and equipment.

-Under the direction of the surgeon, retract tissue, hold tissue, suction body fluids, and sponge and irrigate without harm to body tissue.

-Under the direction of the surgeon, cauterize bleeders if it is essential to the progress of the case.

-Communicate unusual occurrences at the sterile field to the circulating nurse.

-Safely assist in the moving and positioning of patients.

-Perform surgical counts in a safe and efficient manner.

-Ensure that appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment are assembled for procedures.

-Ensure that room sets are thorough.

-Research case requirements when indicated.

-Perform surgical hand scrub per CDHC policy.

-Use principles of aseptic technique in all aspects of job, including opening sterile supplies.

-Reprocess instruments when needed.

-Assist with room clean up, mindful of minimizing turnover time.

-Perform autoclaving functions.

-Collaborate with other OR and Childbirth team members, surgeons, and management team to solve problems and improve care delivery.

-Communicate problems and related information to the appropriate person.

-Assume role of preceptor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse to ensure a systematic and effective orientation program.

-Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.

-Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.

-Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

-Attend meetings as required.

-Perform other functions/duties as requested.

-Additional duties include CSP processing, stocking carts, stock rotation, and picking case and room set up for AM cases.


Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Other Certificate/Diploma Surgical Technology required


Licenses and Credentials

Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required


Experience


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Remain calm and establish priorities appropriately during a crisis.

- Maintain competencies in:

- Laser surgery: equipment and safety.

- Orthopedics: arthroscopic surgery, fracture management, T.J.R.

- ENT: minor, major.

- OB: caesarean section.

- GYN: laparoscopy, major.

- Urology: open, closed.

- General: minor, major, thoracic, vascular, pacemakers.

- Ophthalmology.

- All endoscopic surgery.


Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


Remote Type


Onsite


Work Location


30 Locust Street


Scheduled Weekly Hours


40


Employee Type


Regular


Work Shift


Day (United States of America)


Pay Range


$33.71 - $46.87/Hourly


Grade


SC3C51


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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


EEO Statement:


Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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 (857)-282-7642.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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$28.22 - $42.28 / HOUR
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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. $10K Sign on Bonus! Career ladder, 10 or 12 hour shifts, Minimal call! Hiring new grads and Surg Techs with experience. Grow your career with us via our Surgical Tech Career Ladder. Great Benefits including medical, dental, 10 paid holidays, a 403b and Cash Balance Pension Plan! Job Summary 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 Certification] Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred, Medical Technician [New Hampshire License] - New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging required. 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, can 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $28.22 - $42.28/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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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