Surgical Technologist

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Surgical Technologist under the supervision of the Director of Perioperative Services, Clinical Manager, operating room Charge Nurse, and the Registered Nurse performs services in a designated area according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. The Surgical Technologist works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of safe, high quality health care and assists in patient care, transports equipment, assists in room turnovers, prepares case supplies, equipment and restocks room. The Surgical Technologist selects and prepares the appropriate supplies and equipment for surgical cases as necessary and ensures appropriate equipment needs for surgeon are met, participates in OR activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel, and emergency preparedness. The Surgical Technologist is a trained individual with advanced technical knowledge and skills in asepsis and the intraoperative phase of surgical patient care management, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Based upon such expertise, the surgical technician is responsible for providing all the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure. The Surgical Technologist, as a member of the surgical team assists with patient care under the direction and supervision of the circulating nurse (RN). Is responsible for meeting established OR standards for supplies and other equipment on the unit; is responsible for developing collaborative and collegial relationships with physicians and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the care of the surgical patient.Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system. Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic team where you can grow and advance, all while making a difference in patient’s lives? Roles and Responsibilities Assists the registered nurse and collaborates with other team members to formulate care plan to assure patient’s well-being. Provides intervention for all patient populations. Collaborates with an operating room circulator prior to surgical procedure to carry out the plan of care including preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile 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. Performs tasks at the sterile field, as directed in an OR 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 administer drugs within the sterile field, handling specimens, holding retractors and assisting in counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments with an OR circulator. Verifies the surgical procedure site/side with the surgical team Checks indicators and integrity of all packages for each surgical procedure and recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile and not sterile while monitoring breaks in sterile technique Performs scrubbing duties not limited to but including, a proper scrub according to policy. Demonstrates proper concept of draping and performs an accurate count at appropriate time. Demonstrates proper use of all surgical equipment surround a procedure. Maintains current BLS certification, attends continuing education related to own specialty practice and shares information with other staff,