OR Lead Surgical Technologist CardiacVascular BWH
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
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.
40 Hours Rotating
Cardiac/Vascular
Eligible for 10k sign on bonus
Job Summary
SLead Surgical Technologists are integral members of the perioperative team who work under the supervision direction and license of the surgeon and with nurses and other multidisciplinary healthcare team members. They report to the Operating Room Nurse Manager. Lead Surgical Technologists provide care for an array of surgical patients and serve as expert resources in their service line and field. Major functions include but are not limited to preparation of the operating room suite gathering necessary surgical instrumentation and supplies collaborating with the Central Processing Department Materials Management Clinical Support Education and Management. Responsible for managing and coordinating the equipment used by the surgical team during surgical procedures.Qualifications
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparing the operating room for surgery
Setting up surgical instrumentation supplies and equipment maintaining sterile conditions monitoring equipment and instrumentation during the surgery communicating changes and concerns escalating as needed
Facilitates on-time OR starts and turnovers with the assistance of but not limited to pod resource staff
Coordinate and provide coverage for breaks and lunches with the assistance of pod resource staff when operationally necessary
Serve as scrub staff in operating room as operationally necessary in order to maintain normal operations
Oversee case cart accuracy with the assistance of but not limited to pod resource staff
Review cases for minimum of next day to confirm accuracy and ensure preparedness
Attend daily huddles with CPD/Vendors/Reps to discuss cases for next day including arrival of loaner trays
Collaborate with surgeons nurses in charge managers and staff to update surgeon preference cards regularly
Participate in CPD initiatives to change and refine workflow
Collaborate with CPD Materials Management and clinical support to maintain normal operations. Includes but is not limited to coordination of sterilization process for surgical equipment and instruments regularly inspecting instruments supplies and equipment to ensure they are clean functional and in good working condition.
Collaborate with CPD leadership in order to maintain an accurate inventory of surgical equipment instruments and supplies and maintain accurate documentation and records related to such.
Collaborate with education and management team to provide training and education to surgical technologists on the proper use care and handling of surgical equipment.
Coordination of Instrument Kit Optimization in collaboration with CPD
Assist the surgeon within scope of practice and at the direction and under the supervision of the surgeon
Serve as a resource for surgical technologists regarding equipment operation troubleshooting and problem solving.
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
Experience Details:
3 5 years experience as a surgical technologist required
Relevant Cardiac/Vascular experience required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Reasons to Choose Brigham and Womens Hospital
Competitive salary and great benefits including pension and 403(b) match. Magnet Hospital
Opportunities for growth and development
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous paid time off
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
Free parking for nights and weekends
Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$38.30 - $56.59/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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.