Technologist-Surgical - Surgical Technologist - Boston, MA, United States - Tufts Medical Center

Description

We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients .

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.

A senior level role requiring broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and requiring vocational or technical education .

Works under limited supervision for routine situations, problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand, provides assistance and/or may lead and train entry level employees and may lead daily operation activities.

This position is an expert Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience.

A ssists the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and in maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. P erforms 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.

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program OR was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013; has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner; Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Functions professionally and independently as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.

Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments , supplies and equipment for surgical cases .
Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
Manages surgical specimens according to Physician's orders and Hospital policy.
Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed .

When not participating on surgical cases, assists with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery and assists in room turnover activities .

Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.
Remains knowledgeable about service specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization .
Performs the role of Preceptor for staff in training.
to the protocols, policies, rules and regulations of the Operating Suite.
Displays leadership qualities and acts as a role model and mentor.
Remains knowledgeable about equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization across multiple surgical specialties.

Ability to work within the semi-restricted and restricted environment of the Operating Room and other Perioperative support areas.
Possibility of muscle strain from lifting patients and heavy equipment, shocks and burns from cautery units and autoclaves. Possibility of cuts from sharp instruments.

Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood and bodily fluids, extreme noise levels, radiation, lasers, drastic fluctuations in ambient temperature, etc.

Requires frequent lifting and positioning of patients, materials, equipment, power tools, instruments, etc.
Frequent contacts with patients, physicians and nursing staff in Operating Room .

Expert knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.

Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology , and pharmacology to ensure that optimal patient care is provided.

Intermediate knowledge of computers, surgical equipment , and infrastructure.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, physicians, vendors , and other departments within the hospital.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of the advanced instrumentation and surgical equipment utilized within their specialty area.

Displays excellent knowledge and skills related to procedures performed outside of their surgical specialty area and demonstrates the ability to proficiently 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 healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine.

Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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.