Surgical Technician II - West Campus - Per Diem
Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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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)OR West consists of 10 operating rooms and focuses on
Inpatient Level I Trauma Surgery. The team cares for patients
undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures including
bariatric, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic trauma, spine, major
plastic reconstruction, robotic surgery, and kidney and liver
transplants.
**Staff work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts and cover call on off-shifts,
weekends and holidays.**Job Description:Job Summary: The Surgical
Technician II is an individual who is certified, and educated to
perform surgical technology services that contribute to safe,
quality and fiscally responsible care of patients. Is a competent
practitioner who practices with minimal guidance and direction
asking for assistance when necessaryEssential Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the circulating nurse prior to a surgical
procedure to carry out the plan of care by preparing the operating
room, gathering and preparing supplies, instruments and equipment,
preparing and maintaining the sterile field using sterile and
aseptic technique and ensuring that surgical equipment is
functioning properly and safely.During the intraoperative phase of
patient care anticipates and responds to the needs of a surgeon and
other team members by monitoring the sterile field and providing
the required instruments and supplies.Perform tasks at the sterile
field as directed in an operating room setting, including; passing
supplies, equipment or instruments, sponging or suctioning an
operative site, preparing and cutting suture material, transferring
and irrigating with fluids, transferring but not administering,
drugs, handling specimens, and assisting in counting supplies and
instruments with the circulating nurse.Recognizes, intervenes, and
reports situations which impede patient safety. Safeguards the
privacy of patients. Maintains confidentiality relating to
patients. Aware of patient's rights and legal, moral, and ethical
implications of actions.Facilitates efficient turnover time by
prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation
needed for cases to follow in assigned room. Recognizes and reports
problems related to kits, equipment or supplies.Required
Qualifications:High School diploma or GED required.Certificate 1
Cert Surg Tech (CST) required., and Certificate 2 Basic Life
Support required.1-3 years related work experience
required.Graduate of an accredited education program for surgical
technologists or has completed a training program for surgical
technologists in the United States Military or Public Health
Service.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.Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate
at a basic level within web-based
applications.Competencies: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 varied, requiring analysis or
interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge
and skills based on general precedents.Independence of Action:
Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and
organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when
confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work
progress 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.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
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