Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.
8 Years of healthcare experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Functions professionally and independently as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.
Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
Manages surgical specimens according to Ph
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Cardiac Surgical Technologists at Tufts Medical Center support highly specialized cardiovascular procedures including heart transplants, ventricular assist devices (VADs), CABG procedures, valve replacements, ECMO, aortic surgeries, and structural heart procedures. Surgical Technologists are integral members of the Cardiovascular Operating Room team and work closely with cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, anesthesia providers, nurses, and transplant specialists within a fast-paced and highly technical surgical environment.
Team members are responsible for maintaining sterile technique, preparing complex instrumentation and surgical equipment, anticipating procedural needs, and ensuring efficient and safe surgical workflows throughout each cardiac procedure. Due to the complexity of the cardiac surgical program, Surgical Technologists continuously expand their technical expertise and cardiovascular surgical knowledge while supporting life-saving procedures every day.
Tufts Medical Center supports ongoing professional development through comprehensive orientation programs, specialty training, mentorship, continuing education, and leadership support designed to help staff continue advancing within cardiovascular surgery. The Cardiac OR culture emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence while providing Surgical Technologists the opportunity to grow within one of the most respected cardiac surgery programs in the region.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. A specialist level role requiring advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools through extensive work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for non-routine situations and may be responsible for leading daily operations, and trains, delegates and reviews the work of entry level employees and problems are typically difficult and non-routine but not complex.
Job Overview
This position is an expert Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Assists the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and in maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. Performs job duties according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Displays high level abilities and advanced clinical practice in a specific surgical subspecialty. Assists in coordinating the services, techniques and teachings of those individuals assigned to specialty services in which technician has an expertise and is daily assigned. This position is a key member of the service line leadership model and collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to optimize team performance within their specific service line.
Job Description
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