Surgical Technologist II - CVOR - Sign On Bonus Eligible ($5,000+)

CVOR Surgical Technologist II

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.

An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education

Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

This position is a proficient Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience.

ssists the Surgeon during surgery by

providing

the

appropriate instruments

and in

maintaining

and organizing operating room equipment.

erforms

according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and

objectives

of the department and hospital

Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

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.

1.

Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.

2.

Maintains

strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.

3.

Scrubs on surgical cases,

participates

in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon,

participating

in surgical counts.

4.

Selects and prepares the

appropriate instruments

supplies

and equipment for

surgical

cases

5.

Performs related activities under the

direction

of the surgeon

6.

Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.

7.

Manages all intraoperative medications

in accordance with

Operating Room policy.

8.

Manages surgical specimens according to Physician's orders and Hospital policy.

9.

Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.

10.

Assists in the positioning,

moving

and transporting of patients as needed.

11.

Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed

12.

When not

participating

on

surgical cases,

assists

with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery and

assists

in room turnover activities

13.

Participates

in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.

14.

Remains

knowledgeable about service specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient

utilization

15.

Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.

16.

Performs the role of Preceptor for staff in training.

17.

Assists in orientation of new personnel (

i.e.

aides, orderlies, technicians, nurses, etc.) to the protocols, policies,

rules

and regulations of the Operating Suite.

18.

Remains

knowledgeable about equipment ensuring safe and efficient

utilization

across multiple surgical specialties.

Physical Requirements

physicians

and nursing staff in Operating Room

Skills & Abilities :

and pharmacology to ensure that

optimal

patient care is provided.

and infrastructure.

provide

care to patients throughout the life span.

and other departments within the hospital.

Demonstrates

advanced knowledge in all procedures related to their surgical specialty area and has sufficient general knowledge to

assist

in other specialties as needed.

and

demonstrates

the ability to competently support multiple service lines and case types within the Operating Room.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $39.90