New 
Surgical Technician-Certified-Full Time Martha's Vineyard Hospital
 Martha's Vineyard Hospital | |
$29.90 - $46.01
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 United States, Massachusetts, Oak Bluffs | |
 Jul 01, 2026 | |
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We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
Summary Responsible for providing intraoperative care to the surgical patient. Prepares for cases according to the surgeon's preferences, needs of patient, etc. Passes instruments to the surgeon at the surgical field, and cares for instruments at the end of the surgical procedure, insures accuracy of counts, assists in maintaining privacy and confidentiality of the patient, maintains safety of the patient and is responsible for application of the principles of asepsis at all times in order to maintain the integrity of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist functions under the direct supervision of the RN. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Checks sterile condition of O.R. suite and of sterile equipment, instruments, and supplies. -Changes into operative clothing, scrubs hands and arms, and puts on sterile gown and gloves. -Arranges sterile setup for operation; instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. -Passes instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeon and surgical assistant maintaining position of instruments and orderliness of sterile field. -Assists with sponging and suction of operative site and retractor positioning. -Assists circulating nurse to prepare patient in prescribed position for the type of surgery to be performed, this includes draping. -May assist in preparation of operative area of patient. -May assist the Anesthesiologist during induction phase of anesthesia. -Adjusts lights and other equipment as directed. -Assists other team members, upon completion of surgery, in moving patient onto wheeled stretcher for delivery to the recovery room. -May assist in transport of patient back to nursing unit. -Assists in clean up of operating theater following operation including disposal of used linen, gloves, instruments, utensils, equipment, and waste. -Terminally cleans room and equipment when required. -May assist in counting sponges, needles, and instruments during and after operation. -May prepare operative specimens, place in preservation solution, and deliver to laboratory for analysis. -Shares pertinent data with co-workers. -Assists with maintaining specialty cards and preference cards of surgical service physicians. -May record data on patient data sheet. -Sterilizes instruments and equipment by autoclave, disinfectant solutions, and ethylene oxide following C.S.R. procedures. -May be required to work on the nursing units in a nursing assistant capacity. -Performs other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator. -Fully accountable for work, call, and behavior. -Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth. -Uses and shares skills gained at continuing education classes. -Attends mandatory staff meetings unless excused by the Nurse Manager. -Has completed annual policy and procedure review. -Has attended mandatory in-service for: CPR, Fire/Safety, Infection Control. Education Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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. | |