Anesthesiology, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Emergency Procedures, Groundskeeping, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Standards, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Team Player
Join a collaborative Operating Room team where your technical expertise, precision, and commitment to patient safety help ensure successful surgical outcomes. We’re seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to assist with a variety of surgical procedures in Pittsfield, MA. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced surgical environment and thrive as an essential member of the perioperative team, this travel opportunity is for you!
Job Details
- Position: Surgical Technologist
- Location: Pittsfield
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 3x12
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay: $1800 to $2000
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and surgical supplies before procedures
- Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures using strict aseptic techniques
- Assist surgeons by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and surgical supplies during operations
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to promote an efficient and safe surgical workflow
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts before, during, and after procedures
- Prepare specialty instruments and equipment for a variety of surgical cases
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and safe transfers before and after surgery
- Handle and properly label surgical specimens according to facility protocols
- Clean and prepare operating rooms between procedures to ensure readiness for the next case
- Follow infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety standards at all times
- Collaborate with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver outstanding patient care
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred or required by facility policy
- Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Technologist experience
- Current BLS Certification required
- Experience assisting with general surgery and multiple surgical specialties preferred
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm and efficient during routine and emergency surgical procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to stand for extended periods and actively participate throughout surgical procedures
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United Health Care Staffing