Mass General Brigham·Newton, Massachusetts
Assists in surgical operations by setting up the operating room, preparing patients, and passing instruments to surgeons. Monitors operating room conditions and participates in time-out procedures to ensure patient safety.
Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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Job Summary: 36hr Rotating 3x12hr shifts
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.
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 Certified Surgical First Assistant [CSFA (NBSTSA)] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred 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 and Radiation Therapy preferred
Experience Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting 2-3 years required and Four (4) years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting; committee and leadership experience 3-5 years preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location: 2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
$29.81 - $45.36/Hourly
Grade: 5
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Requires a High School Diploma and 2-3 years of experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting. Certification as a CST or CSFA is preferred.
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