Position: Certified Surgical technologist
Location: Chelmsford, MA
Shift: Mon-Fri
Full time, onsite role
OVERVIEW:
The Surgical Technician prepares the operating room by sterilizing and setting up the necessary equipment for the procedure. Responsible for assembling all equipment and ensuring it functions properly. The Surgical Technician handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The Surgical Technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Anticipates the need for special equipment and supplies before the procedure and requests it from the circulating nurse.
• Checks that instruments and equipment are in safe working order.
• Displays knowledge of the care and handling of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains a safe patient care environment within the OR suite.
• Maintains the integrity of all sterile goods by close observation of sterile conscience, monitoring of packaging and handling.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure, while preparing for additional instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs throughout the procedure.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Handles medications, haemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions as dispensed to the sterile field by a Registered Nurse for surgeon use.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education Qualifications:
• Completion of an accredited surgical technician program or equivalent from an accredited school is required.
• Certification (CST) required within 1 year of program completion.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a surgical technician is required.
• Experience in Ambulatory Surgery or Outpatient Surgery preferred.
• Experience scrubbing in on variety of cases (orthopaedic, plastics, general, and urology) preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Currently holds American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or AHA approved equivalent (or obtains within three (3) months of hire).