Surgical Technologist
Southcoast Health System, Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (New Bedford, MA)
- Compensation
- $31 - $47/hr
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit health system in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team during intra-operative procedures and maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Earned time off
- 403b retirement
- Tuition assistance
Perks
- Tuition assistance
- Leadership training
Full job details
Overview
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
We are searching for a talented Surgical Technologist
Hours: 32 flex 40hrs
Shift: Day/Eve Shift 11:00am -7:30pm. Weeknight, Weekend and Holiday Rotation.
Location: Main Operating Room - St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Position 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