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Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, 40hrs, Days - Leominster, United States - UMass Memorial Medical Group
Description
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
7:00am-3:00pm
Shift: - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 40
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Surgical Technologist:
Demonstrates proficiency in the scrub role in all cases under the supervision of the Circulating RN.
Maintains a safe, sterile environment in all aspects of the technologists' role according to departmental policy and procedure.
Anticipates needs for addition special equipment and supplies before the procedure and requests it from the circulating nurse.
Sets up the back table and Mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to the procedure and surgeon preference card.
Provides preoperative assistance in the organization of supplies, equipment and the Operating Room for each procedure assigned.
Uses preference cards in preparing for current cases and in picking for cases booked the following day.
Updates and maintains the surgical preference cards.
Maintains the service inventories when assigned.
Establishes and maintains sterile field for all surgical procedures.
Applies knowledge of aseptic technique, homeostasis and surgical sequence on cases assigned.
Responds in a calm, efficient manner in critical or emergency situations.
Handles and sets surgical instruments in a safe manner.
Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment is reported to circulating nurse and/or OR materials coordinator.
Performs skills and procedures specific to the role proficiently in accordance with departmental competencies and procedures.
Initiates, completes and maintains records, documentation and departmental logs with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Takes weekend, holiday or overnight call as required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation function.
Knowledge of aseptic technique, homeostasis and surgical sequence on cases assigned.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED required.
Successful completion of an accredited surgical technical program.
EXPERIENCE:
Prior OR experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.
Current Surgical Technologist Certification required.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS,
ETC:
Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.
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