Surgical Technologist III Cardiac Specialist

5 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full time
Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on delivering high-quality medical and clinical support services to patients. As a Surgical Technologist III Cardiac, you will be responsible for providing expert care and assistance during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery.

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. You will assist the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and maintaining and organizing operating room equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  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.
Requirements
  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. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  3. Surgical Technologist certification (CST).
  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.
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.

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