Per Diem / PRN Certified Surgical Technologist - $20 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Certified
Surgical Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Boston,
Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
Qualifications
- Currently certified by the national accrediting body in
compliance with MA state law
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required to
effectively and professionally work with patients and
colleagues
- High school graduate with successful completion of an approved
Surgical Technology Program
Summary Mass. Eye and Ear in Boston is a Harvard teaching hospital
dedicated to eye (ophthalmology) and ear, nose, throat, head and
neck (ENT) care and research. Under the general direction of the
Nurse Director in the eye/ophthalmology department, and the
guidance of the Circulating registered nurse, the Certified
Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team responsible
for providing intraoperative care to the surgical patient. The CST
is responsible for instrumental care and safety of the patients.
Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring
effective communication between members of the surgical team.
Principal Duties & Essential Functions
1. P
atient Care Responsibilities: Will reflect the application of
Nursing Department and Surgical Services Policies and Procedures to
meet the quality and appropriateness of practice.
2. D
emonstrate a commitment to quality will be demonstrated by
prioritizing, identifying awareness of daily tasks, focus on
patient progression goals, quality initiatives and achieving the
highest level of patient satisfaction.
3. A
ssists and collaborates patient care with the circulating nurse to
set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation,
equipment, and supplies Primary roles as a ST is to pass
instruments and assist surgeon at the sterile field
4. R
eview procedure card/surgeons preference cards to determine needs
in preparation of each surgical procedure and to edit/change items
as needed in collaboration with the Circulating RN and surgeon
5. C
ommunicate frequently with the Circulating nurse, with who
assigned, for direction in preparing the patient for surgery, help
position the patient, and scrub on assigned cases.
6. P
lans with the Circulating nurse, to anticipate the needs of the
surgical team for patient care and provide them with proper
equipment, instrumentation, and supplies
7. L
isten to report of patient condition by circulating nurse.
8. D
iscuss with circulating nurse, special patient needs to include in
plan of care.
9. I
nform and notify Nurse Director of committee meetings or
educational programs that will necessitate absence from the unit so
that planning can be accomplished to provide continuity of patient
care.
10. K
eep circulating nurse informed of patient condition and significant
changes to assist the circulating nurse in providing accurate
documentation in the patient record.
11. I
mplements plan of care collaborating with the circulating nurse to
insure accuracy of all sponge, sharps and instrument counts
according to established policy and procedure.
12. B
e properly prepared in understanding the type of surgery to be
conducted and the condition of the patient to make arrangements of
all requirements, having the skills and technological aptitude as
applied to all operating room equipment and specific areas of the
surgery
13. B
e scrubbed and ready for each case on time.
14. P
repare surgicalspecimens and/or collection of data for records.as
per policy and procedure
15. M
aintain aseptic technique according to the policies of the
operating room.
Know and observe the policies and standards of the hospital and
operating room.
16. A
ssist with the care, cleaning and maintenance of all general and
specialty instruments, equipment and supplies according to
established guidelines and policies and procedures which includes
various housekeeping duties in room turnovers.
17. P
articipates in plan of care as established by circulating nurse and
surgeon.
18. C
ommunicate with circulating nurse, observations about patient
behavior and response to nursing intervention.
19. A
ttend and participate in staff conferences and educational
in-services to continuously enhance and enrich skills and
knowledge.
Keep abreast of all current trends in surgical standards of patient
care, demonstrating self-directions and initiative
20. I
dentify, in collaboration with Nurse Director, own learning needs
and utilize appropriate resources and opportunities to meet these
needs.
21. A
ssume responsibility and accountability for: --meeting the
established policies of the institution --practicing high standards
of conduct, integrity, appearance Follows Code of Conducts and
Proper ProceduresRecruiter: Scholefield, Conor Mass General Brigham
Job ID #3300511. Posted job title: Certified Surgical Technician,
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