Surgical Technologist, Operating Room

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Please note: Based on current market conditions, the minimum starting rate for this position is typically $27.79 per hour.

 

Job Summary

Salem Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. At Salem Hospital, we have an innovative growing Perioperative division as well as a 64,000 sq. foot Emergency Department. This dramatically increases the footprint of our campus. We are the North Shore’s largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. Our culture supports a sense of belonging by acknowledging your contribution. As a member of Mass General Brigham, we offer an exceptional practice environment and ample opportunities for advancement and learning throughout the system to allow for continued growth and development in your career. Join in our mission and work where YOU belong. The Salem Hospital Perioperative Care, Operative Team is an integral part of the nursing division. This Team is interprofessional representing expert surgical technologists, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiology, and support personal with many of our surgeons and anesthesia team practicing at both Salem and MGH. In addition, this Operative Team offers a wide variety of procedures including Orthopedic, General Surgery, Vascular, GYN, Plastics, Urology, Thoracic, and Spine. Typical case load is 30-45 surgical procedures in the operating room. The Operative Team is known for being best in class with outstanding clinical outcomes and continues to be aligned with Mass General Brigham to focus on new high-quality, low-cost, innovative community-based ambulatory and inpatient procedural care. The Operating Room is state of the art with a Hybrid OR and a well-developed Robotic Surgical Program with the DaVinci Xi robot for a variety of General Surgery, Urology, and Thoracic Procedures. Additionally, the Robotic Surgical Program has expanded to support Orthopedic hip and knee replacement procedures with the MAKO Stryker Robot. The Operative Team is also responsible for supporting the surgical needs of our busy Trauma Program. As a member of the team, the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for working under the supervision of the surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective invasive and noninvasive surgical procedures. Additionally, the CST ensures the operating room environment is safe, that the correct surgical supplies and equipment is present and in excellent working condition. The CST are the operative team experts in principles of asepsis and sterile techniques. The CST is vital to ensuring the procedure will be safe and quality patient care will be delivered. The CST practices collaboratively within a highly skilled interprofessional team consisting of other RNs, Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and other Surgical Technologists. The model of care for the Operating Room is one circulator RN per patient undergoing a procedure along with a surgical scrub (either a RN or CST). The CST has the opportunity to explore and gain expertise in supporting a variety of specialized procedures. The competencies of the CST are aligned with American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists. The CST will practice in a multidisciplinary environment with the ability to adapt to new procedures and protocols.. Staff work Monday through Friday with a combination of 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts with the majority of staff on days. Start times vary and staff cover weekends, off shift, holidays along with an on-call schedule. We are looking for team members who possess not only the relevant skills and growth potential, but positive attitudes, flexibility, and creative mindsets to join our expanding Operative team. Opportunities exist for team members to contribute both in their primary surgical specialty as well as other procedural areas within the operating room. Our core values are shared fundamental beliefs that guide our decision-making and behavior and bind us together as a team. The Perioperative Team are: - Bravely Human: We approach our work with empathy, vulnerability, and kindness. - Clearly Honest: We seek to provide clarity amongst our teams and patients. - Proudly Collaborative: We are all part of a team - each bringing our unique talents to bear. - Intentionally Consistent: We intentionally live our purpose, providing a cohesive experience for both patients and providers. - Exceptionally Creative: We continue to learn, grow, and iterate on the ways we work. Salem Hospital Perioperative Division has a dedicated Perioperative Nurse Educator to assist with learning the role of the CST. The CST will learn how to practice fully in the CST role and be supported through the surgical specialties to develop a deep concentrated skill set in the surgical procedures that are performed at Salem Hospital.

 

Required: - The ability to demonstrate effective communication, both written and verbal and must work cohesively in a team setting. - Has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists AND is certified as a surgical technologist accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists; if certification as a surgical technologist has not be obtained as of the date of hire, the certification will be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date from the educational program OR has completed a surgical technologist training program in the military or other public service corps. - Must be Certified as Surgical Technologist or meets other Education Requirements stated above. .

 

Additional Job Description

 

Onsite

 

81 Highland Avenue

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$26.15 - $37.40/Hourly

 

Grade

4

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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