Surgical Technologist II- OB Per Diem

At Tufts Medical Center, our Obstetrics (OB) team plays an essential role in supporting mothers, babies, and families during childbirth. As a Scrub Technician
, you’ll contribute directly to safe, compassionate, and high‑quality care during some of life’s most important moments.

• Be part of a highly skilled and inclusive OB team.
• Work in a collaborative environment where every role is valued.
• Experience a culture that feels like family while making a meaningful impact on patients and their loved ones.
• Play an essential role in bringing families together and supporting new beginnings.

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. It involves performing surgical services duties such as excision or incision of a patient’s body, including interventional pain management and other procedures. The technician also helps create a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery, working under moderate supervision and handling routine problems while communicating required information.

This position is a proficient Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. The technician assists the surgeon during surgery by providing appropriate instruments and maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. The role follows policies, procedures, and objectives of the department and hospital, working cooperatively to create a high‑quality health care system.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.
• 12 months to less than 3 years of healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Function in a professional manner as the surgical technologist in the operating room during all stages of surgical procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique during set‑up, patient draping, and surgical procedures.
• Scrub on surgical cases, organize instrumentation for the surgeon, and participate in surgical counts.
• Select and prepare the appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical cases.
• Perform related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
• Conduct all counts with the circulating nurse according to operating room policy.
• Manage intraoperative medications in accordance with operating room policy.
• Manage surgical specimens according to physician’s orders and hospital policy.
• Follow operating room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
• Assist in positioning, moving, and transporting patients as needed.
• Report equipment and supply problems to the charge nurse, service lead, or clinical nursing director as needed.
• When not participating on surgical cases, assist with positioning, obtaining items during surgery, and assist in room turnover activities.
• Participate in operating room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel, and emergency preparedness.
• Remain knowledgeable about service‑specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization.
• Maintain a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues to create a positive work environment.
• Perform the role of preceptor for staff in training.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel (aides, orderlies, technicians, nurses, etc.) to the protocols, policies, rules, and regulations of the operating suite.
• Remain 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.
• Stand under hot surgical lights for prolonged periods of time.
• Possibility of muscle strain from lifting patients…