Surgical Technologist I

Department:HVOR
Location:Baystate Medical Center
Job Type:Full-Time
Shift:First shift
Hours:40 hours per week
Sign-On Bonus:Up to $5000.00
Application Requirement:Resume required with application

Baystate Medical Centers Main Operating Room is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our highly skilled surgical team in Springfield Massachusetts. Our Main OR provides surgical services in a collaborative fast-paced environment supporting a broad range of complex inpatient and outpatient procedures. Team members work closely with surgeons physicians nurses and other members of the surgical services team to deliver safe effective high-quality patient care.

Our newly renovated operating suites feature advanced technology and resources that empower our team to focus on what matters mostproviding exceptional care and helping patients achieve the best possible surgical outcomes.

Baystate Medical Centers Main OR features:

• 24 state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient operating rooms.

• 8 dedicated heart & vascular and neurology interventional procedure rooms.

• A highly experienced and collaborative team supporting a broad range of complex surgical specialties.

• Opportunities to work with advanced surgical technology while caring for patients whose lives are restored and enhanced through innovative procedures.

As part of a 24/7 surgical services department team members participate in weekend holiday and off-shift rotation coverage with rotation expectations occurring at least quarterly.

• Work under the direction of the Unit Manager RN Clinical Operations Coordinator and/or RN Service Leads and under surgeon/physician guidance to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

• Apply expertise in aseptic technique human anatomy surgical procedures instrumentation and advancing surgical technologies to support safe patient care.

• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians through continuous attention to the surgical process and patient condition helping promote safe efficient and quality surgical outcomes.

• Function proficiently across a variety of surgical specialty services supporting minimally invasive invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

• Participate as an integral member of the operating team by understanding the patients history allergies and intra-operative care plan.

• Maintain a safe environment and sterile field while demonstrating knowledge of specimen handling labeling sharps safety and intra-operative temperature regulation.

• Safely operate manage and inspect designated equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and established policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field including recognition of mixtures doses and labels in accordance with department policies and procedures.

• Accurately complete required documentation within the Surgical Technologists scope of practice and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.

Job Type:Full-Time
Shift:First Shift
Hours:40 hours per week
Schedule:4 - 10 hour shifts
Weekend Requirement:Rotating weekends and holidays required
On-Call Requirement:Yes - as applicable to department needs

At Baystate Health you get the best of both worlds: the resources stability and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits:High-quality low-cost medical dental and vision insurance.

• Tuition & Training:Continuing education support and reimbursement.

• Career Growth:Opportunities to build your career through clinical advancement and Baystates Surgical Technologist career ladder.

• Retirement:403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contribution increases based on years of service.

• Paid Time Off:Generous PTO with up to 25 days in the first year and scheduled earned increases.

• Financial Wellness:Free money-coach advice from a certified professional and first-time homebuyer financial packages.

• Wellbeing Programs:Programs supporting mental physical and financial wellbeing including reimbursement for eligible wellbeing activities such as gym memberships equipment personal training massage and more.

• Additional Benefits:Pet home auto and personal insurance; life insurance; and Farm Share memberships.

• Sign-On Bonus:Up to $5000.00 for eligible external hires. Sign-on bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one year post-separation from Baystate Health.

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center Baystate Childrens Hospital Baystate Noble Hospital Baystate Franklin Medical Center Baystate Wing Hospital Baystate Medical Practices and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care clinical services or operational support your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

This position is part of a career ladder and the appropriate level will be determined by the organization. Unless otherwise required by certification licensure or registration an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted for the minimally required education and/or experience.

• Associate of Science in Surgical Technology or completion of a program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Association or completion of a structured training program with a professional equivalent.

• AST certification when required. New hires will require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1 2013.

• CPR American Heart Association BLS.

• Associate of Science in Surgical Technology or completion of a program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Association or completion of a structured training program with a professional equivalent.

• AST certification when required. New hires will require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1 2013.

• CPR American Heart Association BLS.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience including 1 year of employment at Baystate Medical Center or 2 years of comparable experience and attainment of competency upon completion of orientation.

• Associate of Science in Surgical Technology or completion of a program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Association or completion of a structured training program with a professional equivalent.

• AST certification when required. New hires will require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1 2013.

• CPR American Heart Association BLS.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience including 1 year of employment at Baystate Health.

We strive to be the place where you can build the career you deserve. Join a highly skilled surgical team gain experience across a broad range of specialties and make a meaningful difference for patients throughout western Massachusetts.

You Belong at Baystate.

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Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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