Surgical Technician

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the surgical suite during surgical procedures; functions within the protocols, practice guidelines, procedures and physician directives of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and the Department of Nursing in accordance with the Massachusetts rules and regulations for ancillary health care providers, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the care and handling of specimens, special positioning of patients, environmental dangers, and complications of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity, professional ethics, cost containment, and knowledge and skill in handling instrumentation and suture.
• Demonstrates an understanding of anatomy and physiology, communications, prostheses, solutions, and anesthesia.
• Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities detailed in this document.
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient.
• Provides timely, positive response to needs of patients, co-workers, and physicians.
• Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility.
• Command of verbal and written English.
• Good organizational skills.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a surgical technology program.
• Current Massachusetts certification.
• BLS certification.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.