Surgical Technologist E/N
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Surgical Tech
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Requisition Number: R-21448
Facility: LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road 55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name: SSH Operating Room
Status: Full time
Budgeted
Hours:
40
Shift: Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Our Surgical Technicians provide assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses and other professionals in the Operating Room. You don't need to work in Boston to find a diversity of cases! Our community-based hospital performs all surgical services except cardiac. And, with free parking/shuttle services for all employee's, you won't incur the additional expense or hassle that comes with commuting into the city.
Compensation Pay Range: $33.84 - $45.54
- Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedure.
- Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
- Able to assemble and troubleshoot all equipment as necessary for procedure.
- Assures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case.
- Able to safely operate all electro‑surgical equipment, diagnostic equipment, disposable equipment as well as equipment unique to each specialty area.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
- Attends Hospital sponsored training programs as required by department.
- Maintains ERT certification.
- Completes annual mandatory in‑services.
- Maintains technical skill level and adapts to changes in surgical technique and/or operative intervention modalities.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of operating room sanitation and assists in its maintenance.
- Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.
- Monitors for and calls attention to breaks in technique; communicates to Circulating RN and surgeons breaks in technique.
- In conjunction with the RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle and instruments count according to departmental policies.
- Performs surgical scrub according to departmental policies.
- Assists in the positioning of patients under the guidance of the RN or surgeon as needed; maintains safety of patients.
- Takes full responsibility for scheduled on call hours.
- Accepts assignment as preceptor for new staff.
- Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and Nurse Manager towards the Organization.
- Trains and assists (Environmental Services) turnover teams with Operating Room protocol and procedures for new and existing team members.
- Meets the technological requirements of the department and unit‑specific competencies.
- Checks E‑mails on a daily basis when scheduled.
- Successfully answers safety questions in annual mandatory education program.
- Understands individual roles/responsibilities during hospital codes (e.g., Code Green, Code Red).
- Utilizes proper body mechanics when performing all aspects of job.
- Operates equipment safely.
- Maintains a neat, organized work environment.
- Knows where to find material safety data sheets (MSDS) for items used to perform job.
- Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
ACLS Instructor "OR" Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification "OR" Emergency Response Training Certification "OR" ERT Instructor
9a - 7:30p or - 9:30p based on scheduling needs with rotation to night shift as needed.
Weekend and call requirements.
Responsibilities ifRequired:
Education if
Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST‑ERC) - The National Board Of Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
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