Surgical Technologist I
Surgical Technologist I
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary Mass. Eye and Ear in Boston is a Harvard teaching hospital dedicated to eye (ophthalmology) and ear nose throat head and neck (ENT) care and research. Under the general direction of the Nurse Director in the eye/ophthalmology department and the guidance of the Circulating registered nurse the Certified Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team responsible for providing intraoperative care to the surgical patient. The CST is responsible for instrumental care and safety of the patients. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between members of the surgical team.Principal Duties & Essential Functions
1. Patient Care Responsibilities: Will reflect the application of Nursing Department and Surgical Services Policies and Procedures to meet the quality and appropriateness of practice.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to quality will be demonstrated by prioritizing identifying awareness of daily tasks focus on patient progression goals quality initiatives and achieving the highest level of patient satisfaction.
3. Assists and collaborates patient care with the circulating nurse to set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation equipment and supplies Primary roles as a ST is to pass instruments and assist surgeon at the sterile field
4. Review procedure card/surgeons preference cards to determine needs in preparation of each surgical procedure and to edit/change items as needed in collaboration with the Circulating RN and surgeon
5. Communicate frequently with the Circulating nurse with who assigned for direction in preparing the patient for surgery help position the patient and scrub on assigned cases.
6. Plans with the Circulating nurse to anticipate the needs of the surgical team for patient care and provide them with proper equipment instrumentation and supplies
7. Listen to report of patient condition by circulating nurse.
8. Discuss with circulating nurse special patient needs to include in plan of care.
9. Inform and notify Nurse Director of committee meetings or educational programs that will necessitate absence from the unit so that planning can be accomplished to provide continuity of patient care.
10. Keep circulating nurse informed of patient condition and significant changes to assist the circulating nurse in providing accurate documentation in the patient record.
11. Implements plan of care collaborating with the circulating nurse to ensure accuracy of all sponge sharps and instrument counts according to established policy and procedure.
12. Be properly prepared in understanding the type of surgery to be conducted and the condition of the patient to make arrangements of all requirements having the skills and technological aptitude as applied to all operating room equipment and specific areas of the surgery
13. Be scrubbed and ready for each case on time.
14. Prepare surgical specimens and/or collection of data for per policy and procedure
15. Maintain aseptic technique according to the policies of the operating room. Know and observe the policies and standards of the hospital and operating room.
16. Assist with the care cleaning and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments equipment and supplies according to established guidelines and policies and procedures which includes various housekeeping duties in room turnovers.
17. Participates in plan of care as established by circulating nurse and surgeon.
18. Communicate with circulating nurse observations about patient behavior and response to nursing intervention.
19. Attend and participate in staff conferences and educational in-services to continuously enhance and enrich skills and knowledge. Keep abreast of all current trends in surgical standards of patient care demonstrating self-directions and initiative
20. Identify in collaboration with Nurse Director own learning needs and utilize appropriate resources and opportunities to meet these needs.
21. Assume responsibility and accountability for: --meeting the established policies of the institution --practicing high standards of conduct integrity appearance Follows Code of Conducts and Proper Procedures
Qualifications
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program (*see substitution below).
Current Surgical Technologist Certification is required within one year from the date of graduation from a surgical technologist program or have been employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1st 2013 or have successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service (MA Senate Bill 2058 December 2012). Graduates who have not obtained their certification will have one year from the date of graduation from a surgical technologist program to obtain their certification.
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Pay Range
$27.84 - $39.84/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
