Certified Surgical Technician, Outpatient Surgery (40 hours, Day/Evening)

Position: Certified Surgical Technician

Department: Moakley Operating Room (Outpatient Surgery)

Schedule: 40 hours, Day/Evening

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the surgical team, the surgical technician provides patient care during surgical procedures by providing an aseptic and safe environment. Duties include prepping and sterilizing rooms, transporting patients, passing instruments, and assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff during surgery. Uses technical and aseptic techniques to ensure the methodology complies with established sterile standards and procedures.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus:

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  $10,000 sign-on bonus - for candidates with over 1 year of multi-specialty experience, paid out after successfully completing 6 months of employment.
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  $5,000 sign-on bonus - for candidates with less than 1 year or single specialty experience, paid out after successfully completing 6 months of employment.

EDUCATION:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must also be a graduate of an accredited/approved program in surgical technology (or completed an Armed Forces medic or corpsmen program).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Surgical Technician certification required (unless employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Previous surgical tech experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively speak read and write English
• Ability to accurately interpret and use medical terminology and abbreviations
• Computer proficiency to access and enter computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital staff.
• Organizational skills to effectively set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.