Surgical Technologist Senior

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

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Leah Leblanc went to night shift replacing her on day shift

Job Summary

Summary Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. May provide day to day guidance/direction to more junior staff. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions Participates in time out procedures

• Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
• Sets up equipment independently
• Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred Medical Technician [New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy preferred Experience surgical tech experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room. - Ability to multitask, can work in a fast paced clinical environment. - Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies. - Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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