Surgical Technologist - Full Time Evenings

The Surgical Technologist 1 is a member of the surgical team responsible for providing intra-operative care to the surgical patient. This job requires working in a fast paced environment, with a focus on patient progression goals, quality initiatives and achieving the highest level of patient satisfaction. They will precept other staff and students. Surgical Technologist 1 functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Circulating Nurse.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

1.    Assists and collaborates with the Circulating nurse to set up for surgical
procedures with proper instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
2.    Primary role is as a ST, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon at the sterile field.
3.    Anticipates needs of surgical team during the procedure and provides them
with proper instruments, equipment, supplies to meet these needs.
4.    Assists in the care, cleaning and maintenance of all general and specialty
instruments, equipment and supplies according to established guidelines,
policies and procedures.
5.    Collaborates with the Circulating nurse to insure the accuracy of all sponge, sharps and instrument counts according to established policies and procedures.
6.    Responsible for application of the principles of aspesis to maintain integrity of the sterile field.
7.    Participates in the quality improvement/quality assurance process at the unit level. 
8.    Communicates effectively
9.    Parallel Processing in collaboration with circulating nurse/team staff to  
achieve and maintain turnover goals and on-time starts.
10.    Actively participates in performing the essential components of the WHO   
Checklist, hand hygiene, and other department safety and quality initiatives.
11.    Must be able to take assignment of “on-call” for specified nights, weekends and holidays.
12.    Handles specimens according to policy and procedure
13.    Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities
14.    Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies
15.    Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
16.    Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
17.    Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment
18.    Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards
19.    Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
20.    Successfully completes Mandatory Education.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:  Certification Preferred. Must obtain certification within one year of hire.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience:  New graduate ST to one year of experience.