Surgical Technologist

2 days ago

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Lowell General Hospital Full time
Job Overview

This entry-level Surgical Technician position practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and maintaining and organizing operating room equipment.
  • Perform according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.
  • Work cooperatively within the department and other services to create a system of quality healthcare.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • OR 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).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Function in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
  • Maintain strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping, and during surgical procedure.
  • Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
  • Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical cases.
  • Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
  • Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
  • Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
  • Manages surgical specimens according to Physician's orders and Hospital policy.
  • Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
  • Assists in the positioning, moving, and transporting of patients as needed.
  • Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead, or Clinical Nursing Director as needed.
  • When not participating on surgical cases, assists with positioning, obtaining needed items during surgery, and assists in room turnover activities.
  • Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel, and emergency preparedness.
  • Remains knowledgeable about service-specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization.
  • Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.

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 a 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.

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