Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services
OR Surgical Technologist
Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02238
Job Type:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives.
Direct assistance is provided to the surgical team in the care of patients during the surgical procedure.
Sterile instruments are handled during surgery and assistance is provided with various other pre-, intra-, and postoperative related tasks.
Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 1.
Demonstrates skill in preparing for assigned surgical procedures: Consults with team members to identify individual patient needs
2.
Utilizes physician preference cards to check case carts and obtain appropriate instruments, equipment, suture, and supplies 3.
Utilizes available resources (e.g., experienced personnel, policy/procedure manuals, texts) to prepare for assignments 4.
Demonstrates resourcefulness when procedures are unusual or unfamiliar 5.
Collaborates with team members to improve/update preference cards or other resource information 6.
Prepares case set-up within an acceptable timeframe 7.
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to procedure 8.
Maintains strict aseptic technique 9.
Prioritizes set-up 10.
Completes set-up according to accepted standards; i.e., neat, organized, accurate. 11.
Conserves supplies and equipment 12.
Demonstrates skill in performing intraoperative scrub responsibilities: Maintains strict aseptic technique throughout procedure
13.
Assists with appropriate prepping and draping according to procedure 14.
Maintains organized back table 15.
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team 16.
Demonstrates skill in the proper handling of instruments 17.
Consistently focuses attention on the surgical procedure 18.
Communicates with the team to promote smooth progression of the procedure 19.
Performs counts according to MAH policy/procedure 20.
Practices and promotes electro-surgical safety: adheres to policy/procedure 21.
Gives thorough, concise report at change of shift or whenever relieved from surgical procedure 22.
Conserves supplies and equipment: respects cost, environmental waste, and patient/personnel safety 23.
Respects patient's privacy 24.
Performs the scrub role for the following procedures representative of MAH Surgical Services case types: - Vascular: Fem-pop bypass
AAA
Carotid
A-V Fistula
Vein ligations
Neuro:
- Lumbar laminectomy Cervical laminectomy
Craniotomy
Burr holes
V-P shunt
Plastic/Hand:
- Mini-fragment set External fixation
Microscope
Breast reduction
Implants
ORIF
Gyn:
- Laparoscopy Ectopic
Ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy
D&E equipment
Hysteroscopy
ENT:
- Tracheostomy Nasal Bleeds
Sinus endoscopy
Mastoidectomy
Stapedectomy
Laryngoscopy
Tonsillectomy
Myringotomy/tubes
Ortho:
- Richards hip ODC
A/O Synthes
Arthroscopy
ORIF
GU:
- Lithotripsy: electrohydraulic, ultrasonic Cysto, Retrogrades, TUR, continuous flow
Ureteroscope, stents
Radical prostatectomy
Circumcision
Vasectomy
General:
- Lap Chole Bowel resection
Organ harvest
Breast surgery
Hernia repair
Port-a-cath
- Cardiothoracic: Bronchoscopy
Thoracoscopy
Thoracotomy
Pacemaker
Assists in preparing for CABG, MVR
Scrubs to hold heart.
Identifies/reviews location of supplies.
- Ophthalmology: Cataract
Entropion repair
R&R
- Podiatry
Minimum Qualifications: 1.
Graduate of an Operating room Technician Program, or equivalent preparation. 2.
One year of Operating Room experience preferred. 3.
Good interpersonal skills 4.
Must be C.O.R.T. certified or eligible.
Physical Requirements & Environment: 1.
Walks and stands up to 90% of their work time. 2.
Must be able to push and pull heavy weights (including patients) and lift 50 pounds. 3.
Exposure to trace anesthetic gases and other chemicals in the environment. 4.
Exposure to patient fluids and/or specimens throughout the work day. 5.
Use of power tools during surgery is required. 6.
Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection, gowns, gloves, and surgical masks. 7.
Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation. 8.
Consistently uses sharps safety devices as designed to prevent injuries to self
As 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) as a condition of employment.
Learn more
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
Regular Time Type:
Full time Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives.
Direct assistance is provided to the surgical team in the care of patients during the surgical procedure.
Sterile instruments are handled during surgery and assistance is provided with various other pre-, intra-, and postoperative related tasks.
Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 1.
Demonstrates skill in preparing for assigned surgical procedures: Consults with team members to identify individual patient needs
2.
Utilizes physician preference cards to check case carts and obtain appropriate instruments, equipment, suture, and supplies 3.
Utilizes available resources (e.g., experienced personnel, policy/procedure manuals, texts) to prepare for assignments 4.
Demonstrates resourcefulness when procedures are unusual or unfamiliar 5.
Collaborates with team members to improve/update preference cards or other resource information 6.
Prepares case set-up within an acceptable timeframe 7.
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to procedure 8.
Maintains strict aseptic technique 9.
Prioritizes set-up 10.
Completes set-up according to accepted standards; i.e., neat, organized, accurate. 11.
Conserves supplies and equipment 12.
Demonstrates skill in performing intraoperative scrub responsibilities: Maintains strict aseptic technique throughout procedure
13.
Assists with appropriate prepping and draping according to procedure 14.
Maintains organized back table 15.
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team 16.
Demonstrates skill in the proper handling of instruments 17.
Consistently focuses attention on the surgical procedure 18.
Communicates with the team to promote smooth progression of the procedure 19.
Performs counts according to MAH policy/procedure 20.
Practices and promotes electro-surgical safety: adheres to policy/procedure 21.
Gives thorough, concise report at change of shift or whenever relieved from surgical procedure 22.
Conserves supplies and equipment: respects cost, environmental waste, and patient/personnel safety 23.
Respects patient's privacy 24.
Performs the scrub role for the following procedures representative of MAH Surgical Services case types: - Vascular: Fem-pop bypass
AAA
Carotid
A-V Fistula
Vein ligations
Neuro:
- Lumbar laminectomy Cervical laminectomy
Craniotomy
Burr holes
V-P shunt
Plastic/Hand:
- Mini-fragment set External fixation
Microscope
Breast reduction
Implants
ORIF
Gyn:
- Laparoscopy Ectopic
Ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy
D&E equipment
Hysteroscopy
ENT:
- Tracheostomy Nasal Bleeds
Sinus endoscopy
Mastoidectomy
Stapedectomy
Laryngoscopy
Tonsillectomy
Myringotomy/tubes
Ortho:
- Richards hip ODC
A/O Synthes
Arthroscopy
ORIF
GU:
- Lithotripsy: electrohydraulic, ultrasonic Cysto, Retrogrades, TUR, continuous flow
Ureteroscope, stents
Radical prostatectomy
Circumcision
Vasectomy
General:
- Lap Chole Bowel resection
Organ harvest
Breast surgery
Hernia repair
Port-a-cath
- Cardiothoracic: Bronchoscopy
Thoracoscopy
Thoracotomy
Pacemaker
Assists in preparing for CABG, MVR
Scrubs to hold heart.
Identifies/reviews location of supplies.
- Ophthalmology: Cataract
Entropion repair
R&R
- Podiatry
Minimum Qualifications: 1.
Graduate of an Operating room Technician Program, or equivalent preparation. 2.
One year of Operating Room experience preferred. 3.
Good interpersonal skills 4.
Must be C.O.R.T. certified or eligible.
Physical Requirements & Environment: 1.
Walks and stands up to 90% of their work time. 2.
Must be able to push and pull heavy weights (including patients) and lift 50 pounds. 3.
Exposure to trace anesthetic gases and other chemicals in the environment. 4.
Exposure to patient fluids and/or specimens throughout the work day. 5.
Use of power tools during surgery is required. 6.
Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection, gowns, gloves, and surgical masks. 7.
Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation. 8.
Consistently uses sharps safety devices as designed to prevent injuries to self
As 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) as a condition of employment.
Learn more
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