Southcoast Health System

Surgical Technologist I

Southcoast Health System$66K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of 4 years of high school plus specialized training required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program necessary.
  • Must obtain Certified Surgical Technologist credential within specified timeframe after graduation or hire.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support required.
  • Preferred one year of related work experience.
  • Proof of vaccination against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 or exemption certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist surgical team during operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
  • Maintain a sterile and functional surgical environment.
  • Prepare operating room with equipment and instruments before procedures.
  • Ensure proper assembly and supply of surgical instruments.
  • Manage sterile fields and perform instrument counts during surgeries.
  • Fulfill on-call duties as required alongside regular responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional certification in surgical technology.
  • Exposure to various surgical environments and procedures.
  • Engagement in a critical patient care role during surgical operations.
  • Potential for career advancement within the healthcare system.
Full Job Description
ResponsibilitiesPosition reports to the Manager or designee. Perform various duties including but not limited to: provide assistance to surgical team during the intra-operative phase, provide aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped and functional surgical environment. Responsible for OR preparation, instrument supply and assembly, maintenance of sterile fields, hands off instruments and initiation of counts throughout procedures. Perform Surgical Technologist duties including on-call duties as need or required. Qualifications
  • Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
  • Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
  • 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 Technologist within 12 months of graduation from program or within 6 months of hire if greater than 12 months from graduation.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
  • One (1) year of related work experience is preferred.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

 

 

 

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay RangeUSD $31.98 - USD $48.31 /Hr. Rotation Schedule Requirement Weekday call on rotation as well

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