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Surgical Technologist requires participation in on-call and holiday rotation

Lawrence General Hospital

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Compensation
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Location
Methuen, MA
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Surgical TechnologistBLS Certification

Job overview

The Surgical Technician is a member of the operating‑room team who serves as the primary scrub person, handling instruments, supplies and equipment before and during procedures, providing technical assistance in operating and pain rooms, and delivering patient care while maintaining the sterile field in accordance with national and state standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical Instrument HandlingSterile Field MaintenancePatient CareOperating Room AssistanceBLS Certification

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist ProgramCertified Surgical TechnologistBLS CertificationOne Year of Experience

Full job description

Position Summary:

The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team in the operating room who acts as the primary scrub person who handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary, prior to and during the surgical procedure. It provides technical assistance during procedures in the operating and pain rooms. Provides patient care within the prevailing national and state standards of practice and the policies of the facility. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Nurse Manager, which include, but are not limited to, providing patient care in other areas.

Qualifications:

The Surgical Tech will have an understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists

Education: Graduate of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists. Or an individual was employed as a "surgical technologist" in a surgical facility on July 1, 2013 (validated documentation required).

Experience: One year of experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

  • A Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.

  • Or a graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained the certification required must obtain the required certification within 12 months of graduation date.

  • BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

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