Surgical Technologist I - Outpatient Surgery Center - Maine Health
Scarborough, ME 04074
About the Job
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!
New Grads are eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus
Relocation for Approved Offers
Eligible candidates are Certified Surgical Technologists.
PreviousMMCandMaineHealthemployees with more than 3 months of separation are eligible. CurrentMMCandMaineHealthemployees are not eligible.
Position Summary
This is a Monday-Friday day shift position (4-10 hour shifts with 1 flexible day off) Closed Major Holidays. No weekends and no on-call requirement past 2300.
The Scarborough Surgery Center provides care to patients of all ages, requiring procedures such as but not limitedto Total Joint Replacement, Robotics, Neuro, ENT, Ortho, GYN/GU. The center is designed around the comfort of patients requiring surgeries that may require an overnight stay, this freestanding, 59,000-SF outpatient surgical center is set on a remote campus and includes:
10 operating rooms
31 pre- and post-op rooms
Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services. Directly assists the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field.Demonstrates the ability to anticipatesurgeon's requests on core cases of assigned services, expediting the process of surgery and improving patient outcomes.Shares responsibility with the RN for countable items at the field.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and uses in the Operating Room.Assists with the mixing and administration of heparin, local anesthesia, radiology contrast dyes, antibiotic solutions, Papaverin, Thrombin, Properly labels all medication on the sterile field.Able to meet the specific care needs of the patient as relates to the patient's age group.
When performing the second scrub role, responsibilities include holding retractors, sponging or suctioning the operative site as directed by the surgeon.Understand and properly use instrumentation/equipment, considering the maintenance, safety and availability. Participates in the teaching of staff and students appropriate to one’s experience.
- Education: Knowledge of aseptic technique and operating room standards and procedures, acquired through completion of course in an approved school of Surgical Technology.
- License/Certifications: Certification required within 6 months of employment or at the discretion of the Department Director.
- Experience: N/A
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with others.
- Ability to stand continually for several hours, and move, position, transport patients stretchers, equipment and etc.
- Ability to concentrate on detail and adjust quickly to changes of assignment.
- Demonstrates responsibility for identification of techs own learning needs and communicates these needs to the appropriate resource staff.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.