Surgical Technologist- SEIU - Operating Room Eligible

Job Overview

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, is seeking an experienced full‑time Surgical Technician – SIEU to join our operating room team. This role is eligible for a generous sign‑on bonus for experienced candidates.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on‑site parking
• Opportunities for career growth

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital – 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA. 40 hours per week (four 10‑hour shifts). Monday‑Friday with alternating day off. On‑call shifts required approximately every 6 weeks. Flexibility needed for peer coverage within department.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or Massachusetts' Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Surgical Technician certification through an accredited program or within 12 months of completing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Two (2) years of Operating Room experience.

• Four (4) years of Operating Room experience.

• Assists in the set‑up for specific surgical procedures in accordance with established Surgical Services procedures and individual physician preferences. Responsible for updating physician preference cards.
• Sets up individual case carts with appropriate instruments and equipment for next day cases. Notifies Clinical Practice Leader of any problems.
• Performs the role of the scrub person during surgical procedures: maintains sterile field, anticipates surgeon’s needs, passes instruments, follows proper medication administration, maintains accurate accounts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Carries out technical tasks other than cutting, clamping and suturing of tissues.
• Applies electrocautery to clamps, not tissue, on bleeders under surgeon’s supervision.
• Assists RN/Transporter in transferring the patient to designated room and prepares surgical specimens for circulating nurse to identify and label for clinical laboratory.
• May assist anesthesiologist and other personnel in setting up equipment and obtaining emergency or other supplies.

$34.85 – $43.32 per hour.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider