Surgical Technologist III Radiation Oncology

Brigham and Women’s Hospital • Boston, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Job Description - Surgical Technologist III Radiation Oncology (3285337)

Surgical Technologist III

Full Time
4–10-hour shifts

Position Summary

This is the third level of the surgical technologist career ladder. Incumbents at this level function above the standard and may be experts across multiple service lines. They are also involved in in-service and project work, providing input in initiatives that contribute to clinical programmatic change.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
May assist with proper patient safety measures, i.e., safety strap application, protective padding and arm-board placement under the delegation and direction of the circulating nurse.
In collaboration with the RN, assists with the preparation and positioning of patients maintaining proper body alignment of patient and self to ensure safety precautions.
Assists in the transfer of patients from stretcher to bed, ensuring that the bed is locked and secure during transfer.
Performs appropriate counts with circulator to verify removal of all countable items from surgical site in accordance with established procedure.
Receives medication passed onto the sterile field to be administered by the surgical team. Assists the circulator and surgical team in accounting for amounts of medications and irrigations administered.
Handles all surgical specimens according to procedure. Relates the type of specimen to the circulator to ensure proper labeling.
Ensures the availability of equipment and supplies for any type of emergency.
Checks for expiration dates on sterile products and resolves any deficiencies identified.
Communicates essential information of the constantly changing requirements of the surgical team.
Ensures the efficient and effective cleaning of the operating room according to established protocols.
Cleans and restocks rooms utilizing knowledge of aseptic technique.
Disposes of all waste materials according to established protocols.
Separates instrumentation into appropriate containers.
Ensures the appropriate par levels of supplies and the presence of necessary equipment and furniture to prevent delays between procedures.
Under the supervision or direction of the RN, assists with and reinforces teaching and emotional support for patient and family during the perioperative phase.
Makes appropriate use of supplies, equipment and other resources helping to maintain a cost-effective program for patient, unit and institution.
Assists in evaluation of products, equipment and systems which may have an impact on planning and implementing the budget.
Remains informed on personnel policies and incorporates them in behavior as indicated.
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team to facilitate the smooth and timely flow of the procedure.
Functions in an on-call capacity following individual hospital or unit policy for availability and response time.
Keeps current regarding developments in technical instrumentation, trends and techniques through appropriate journals as well as internal and external educational programs.
Participates in staff meetings.
Technologists who demonstrate high level of skill and expertise may act as preceptors to new staff members.
Oversee case cart accuracy, review cases for the next day and attend daily instrument huddle to discuss cases for the next day.
Collaborate to update surgeon preference cards, participate in CPD initiatives, and collaborate closely with CPD liaison.
Ensure OR room readiness and facilitate on-time OR starts & turn overs.
Provide coverage for breaks and lunches.
Follow up with sales reps regarding any new products or instrument issues.
Partner with leadership team to facilitate orientation and onboarding.
Provide feedback to leaders and staff with the goal of developing staff’s professional growth.
Develops independent performance at the intermediate and expert level in own service or cluster.
May participate or initiate quality assurance initiatives.

Education and Experience requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
Current Surgical Technologist Certification is required if eligible to sit for certification exam.
A minimum of three (3) years of diversified experience in the operating/procedure room.

Preferred experience:

Associate’s degree strongly preferred.
5 years’ experience as Surgical Technologist in an acute care setting.
Committee and leadership experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.