Surgical Technician (Per Diem)
Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham
Location: Needham
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a
job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Job Type:Per
DiemScheduled Hours:0Work Shift:Rotating (United States of
America)Job Summary: Under the direction of the Clinical manager of
Perioperative Services, the surgical technologist performs all
responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence
towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments.
Maintains technical skills to serve a patient population comprised
of infancy to geriatric clients. Prepares Operating Room with
appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary for
patient care. Demonstrates and practices a good understanding of
sterile technique.
Job Description:Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepares the OR room with appropriate instrument, sutures,
supplies, and equipment necessary for each individual procedure as
outlined in departmental policy manual. Refers to pre-printed
preference cards when choosing supplies, etc. for each surgical
case.
- Demonstrates competence in assisting the surgeon and the
perioperative team during surgical procedures.
- Follows departmental policies and procedures, with regard to
appropriately scrubbing, gowning, gloving, observing strict aseptic
technique.
- Follows strict aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies
and setting up procedures.
- Demonstrates competence with regard to the proper handling of
surgical specimens and medications on the sterile field.
- Maintains and demonstrates an awareness of responsibilities
when performing the surgical counts (sponge, sharps, miscellaneous
items, and instruments) when appropriate.
- Follows all BID-Needham Perioperative departmental guidelines
when cleaning and caring for instruments; including the procedures
for sterilization both immediate use steam sterilization as well as
proper decontamination and preparation of instruments prior to
steam or Sterrad sterilization.
- Maintains competence in use of equipment and supplies
including, but not limited to safety in areas of electrosurgery,
laser and power equipment, as well as needle and sharp
handling.
- Demonstrates the ability to handle unexpected situations with
calm efficiency; functions appropriately in emergency situations;
prioritizes appropriately.
- Always functions within the legal limitations of the job
description, following departmental protocol, adhering to standards
and procedures of the department.Required Qualifications:
- Vocational or Technical training in Surgical Technology or has
completed a training program in US Military or PHS required.
- Certificate 1 Certified Surgical Technician required., and
Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
- 0-1 years related work experience required.
- Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist
credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical
technologist credentialing body accredited by the National
commission of Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American
College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical
Technologists;
- or, has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical
technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certified
surgical technologist certification, provided that such
certification is obtained within 12 months of graduation date.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others as a
member of a closely integrated team.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based
applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may
include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.Preferred
Qualifications:
- Previous surgical technology experienceCompetencies:
- Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by
general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate
complexity and importance.
- Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine,
somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear
directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for
process improvements.
- Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions
and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by
supervisor/manager.
- Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and
effectively in written English with internal and external
customers.
- Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in
English to communicate effectively with medical center staff,
patients, families and external customers.
- Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of
standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the
ability to use them in varied situations.
- Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to
improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas,
identifying issues, and respecting team members.
- Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer
service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a
professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in
active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in
stressful situations.Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to
the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6
months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60
years, Elderly: 60 -.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or
up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and
employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of
their shift.FLSA Status:Non-ExemptAs a health care organization, we
have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and
protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth
Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against
influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. about
this requirement.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses,
doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more,
making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion
can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Keywords: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Lawrence , Surgical Technician (Per Diem), Professions , Needham, Massachusetts
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