Surgical Technologist - Operating Room 3*shifts evening

Site:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

36 hr 3x12 evening

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

• 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.
• Monitors and continually assesses operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Prepares 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.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent required. No experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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.
• Experience:
  
  2-3 years as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting required; 4-5 years with committee and leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room;
  Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment;
  Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies;
  Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items required.

• 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%)

Onsite

2014 Washington Street

36

Regular

Evening (United States of America)

$29.81 - $45.36/Hourly

5

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