Current jobs related to Surgical Technologist III Cardiac - Boston - Tufts Medical Center
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob Title: Surgical Technologist III CardiacJoin Tufts Medical Center, a leading integrated health system, as a Surgical Technologist III Cardiac. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care and support to patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Job SummaryThis is a senior-level role that requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist will assist the surgical team in delivering patient care throughout the perioperative experience, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medicine Full timeJob SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a fast-paced Operating Room environment. As a Surgical Technologist III Cardiac, you will be responsible for assisting surgeons during complex cardiac procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, and ensuring the highest level of patient care.Key...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryTufts Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist III Cardiac to join our team. As a key member of our perioperative team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and support during surgical procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons and anesthesiologists during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medicine Full timeJob SummaryTufts Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist III Cardiac to join our team. As a key member of our perioperative care team, you will be responsible for providing expert care to patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons during cardiac surgery, providing the necessary instruments and...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist
1 week ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a fast-paced environment. As a Surgical Technologist III Cardiac, you will be responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, maintaining a safe and clean operating room, and working collaboratively with the surgical team to deliver exceptional patient...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medicine Full timeJob SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist will work under the supervision of the surgical team to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Surgeon during surgery by providing the...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob OverviewThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in the Operating Room. The Surgical Technologist III Cardiac will assist the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and maintaining and organizing operating room equipment.ResponsibilitiesFunctions professionally and independently as the...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist
3 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionJob OverviewTufts Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist III to join our team in the Operating Room. As a key member of our perioperative care team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and support during surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons and anesthesiologists during...
-
Surgical Technologist III
1 week ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Mass General Brigham Full timeAbout the Role:The Surgical Technologist III plays a vital role in the operating room, responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the environment, as well as assisting with the peri-operative care of patients. This position requires a strong understanding of sterile techniques and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced...
-
Surgical Technologist III
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a fast-paced surgical environment. As a Surgical Technologist III, you will work closely with physicians and registered nurses to ensure seamless patient care and efficient surgical procedures. Your attention to detail and ability to work under pressure will be...
-
Cardiac Sonographer III
3 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob Title: Cardiac Sonographer IIIJob Summary:Tufts Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Sonographer III to join our team. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients, ensuring accurate and timely results, and collaborating with radiologists and...
-
Surgical Technologist III
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Surgical Technologist III to join our team at Tufts Medical Center. As a key member of our Operating Room team, you will be responsible for providing medical and clinical support services to patients, as well as performing various surgical services duties.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Operating...
-
Cardiac Sonographer III
1 month ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob Title: Cardiac Sonographer IIIJob Summary:Tufts Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Sonographer III to join our team. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients, ensuring accurate and timely results, and collaborating with radiologists and...
-
Surgical Technologist III
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timeJob Profile SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist III will be responsible for assisting physicians and registered nurses in the operating room, maintaining aseptic technique, and adhering to hospital protocols.Job...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac
1 month ago
Boston, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timePosting DescriptionJob Profile Summary This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac
1 day ago
Boston, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timePosting Description Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures....
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac
3 weeks ago
boston, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timePosting DescriptionJob Profile Summary This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other...
-
Cardiac Sonographer III
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medicine Full timeJob SummaryThis role focuses on utilizing advanced imaging techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. As a Cardiac Sonographer III, you will be responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures on assigned patients, adhering to radiological standards and ensuring patient and staff safety.Key ResponsibilitiesIndependently perform...
-
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac
1 week ago
Boston, United States Tufts Medical Center Full timePosting DescriptionJob Profile Summary This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other...
Surgical Technologist III Cardiac
2 months ago
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. A senior level role requiring broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations, problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand, provides assistance and/or may lead and train entry level employees and may lead daily operation activities.
Job Overview
This position is an expert Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Assists the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and in maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. Performs according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Assists in coordinating the services, techniques and teachings of those individuals assigned to specialty services in which technician has an expertise and is daily assigned. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program OR was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013; has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner; or is performing surgical technology tasks or functions in the service of the federal government OR Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
2. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
2. Surgical Technologist certification (CST).
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
4. Five (5) years of experience as a Surgical Technologist, scrubbing in all major services.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Seven (7) years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Functions professionally and independently as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
2. Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.
3. Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
4. Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
5. Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
6. Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
7. Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
8. Manages surgical specimens according to Physician’s orders and Hospital policy.
9. Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
10. Assists in the positioning, moving and transporting of patients as needed.
11. Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed.
12. When not participating on surgical cases, assists with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery and assists in room turnover activities.
13. Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.
14. Remains knowledgeable about service specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization.
15. Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.
16. Performs the role of Preceptor for staff in training.
17. Assists in orientation of new personnel (i.e. aides, orderlies, technicians, nurses, etc.) to the protocols, policies, rules and regulations of the Operating Suite.
18. Displays leadership qualities and acts as a role model and mentor.
19. Remains knowledgeable about equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization across multiple surgical specialties.
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to work within the semi-restricted and restricted environment of the Operating Room and other Perioperative support areas.
2. Stands under hot surgical lights for prolonged periods of time.
3. Possibility of muscle strain from lifting patients and heavy equipment, shocks and burns from cautery units and autoclaves. Possibility of cuts from sharp instruments.
4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood and bodily fluids, extreme noise levels, radiation, lasers, drastic fluctuations in ambient temperature, etc.
5. Ability to wear a protective lead apron for extended periods of time and exposure to radioactivity, harmful anesthesia gases and septic infections.
6. Requires frequent lifting and positioning of patients, materials, equipment, power tools, instruments, etc.
7. Frequent contacts with patients, physicians and nursing staff in Operating Room.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.
2. Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology to ensure that optimal patient care is provided.
3. Intermediate knowledge of computers, surgical equipment, and infrastructure.
4. Intermediate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, physicians, vendors, and other departments within the hospital.
6. Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert clinical practice while assisting with advanced procedure types within their surgical specialty area.
7. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the advanced instrumentation and surgical equipment utilized within their specialty area.
8. Displays excellent knowledge and skills related to procedures performed outside of their surgical specialty area and demonstrates the ability to proficiently support multiple service lines and case types within the Operating Room.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.
