Operating Room Specialist III

2 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full time

Job Overview:

As a Surgical Technologist III - Cardiac, you will play a vital role in the Operating Room team at Tufts Medical Center. This position requires a high level of expertise and knowledge in surgical technology, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

  1. Function professionally and independently as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
  2. Maintain 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.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
  • If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.
  • 3 Years to Less than 8 Years of healthcare experience.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work within the semi-restricted and restricted environment of the Operating Room and other Perioperative support areas.
  • Stands under hot surgical lights for prolonged periods of time.
  • Possibility of muscle strain from lifting patients and heavy equipment, shocks and burns from cautery units and autoclaves.
  • Possibility of cuts from sharp instruments.
  • Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood and bodily fluids, extreme noise levels, radiation, lasers, drastic fluctuations in ambient temperature, etc.
  • Ability to wear a protective lead apron for extended periods of time and exposure to radioactivity, harmful anesthesia gases and septic infections.
  • Requires frequent lifting and positioning of patients, materials, equipment, power tools, instruments, etc.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Expert knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.
  • Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology to ensure that optimal patient care is provided.
  • Intermediate knowledge of computers, surgical equipment, and infrastructure.
  • Intermediate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, physicians, vendors, and other departments within the hospital.
  • Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert clinical practice while assisting with advanced procedure types within their surgical specialty area.
  • Demonstrates expert knowledge of the advanced instrumentation and surgical equipment utilized within their specialty area.
  • 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.

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