Surgical Technologist - Lowell General Hospital : Job Details

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network,Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us?At Tufts Medicine -Lowell General Hospital, we're more than a health system – we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Competitive salaries&benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Location:Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours:40 hours - Days/Evenings

Job Overview

This position is an entry level Surgical Technician position 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 byprovidingtheappropriate instrumentsand inmaintainingand organizing operating room equipment.Performsaccording to the policies, procedures, philosophy, andobjectivesof the department and hospital.Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility;ORSuccessfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military;ORGraduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.

3. 0-Less than 12 Months of healthcare experience.

4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay 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.Maintainsstrict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.

3.Scrubs on surgical cases,participatesin surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon,participatingin surgical counts.

4.Selects and prepares theappropriate instruments,suppliesand equipment forsurgicalcases.

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

6.Manages all intraoperative medicationsin accordance withOperating Room policy.

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

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

9.When notparticipatingonsurgical cases,assistswith positioning obtaining needed items during surgery andassistsin room turnover activities.

About Lowell GeneralFor more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us [email protected].