Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: 4 10 hour day/evening
Category: Clinical Support
Department: OR Cambridge
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day / Evening
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union: Yes
Union Name: CH Laborers 380
We aren’t as big as other Boston-area systems - and we think that’s a good thing.
At CHA, the employees that make up our diverse team are known, valued and appreciated. They also have the freedom to innovate. Our relationships with each other embody our values –community, integrity, respect, compassion, learning and excellence.
We’re proud of the awards our team has won:
Forbes Best America’s Employers, 2024
Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, 2024
LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Index Leader by Human Rights Campaign, 2024
And we’re pleased to offer our team robust benefits that include:
Our award winning Wellness Program
Employees who work 20+ hours per week are benefit eligible
$0 co-pay on prescriptions filled at CHA Pharmacies (when enrolled in a CHA medical plan)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing staff development and career advancement opportunities
Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture across our organization
$10k Sign-On Bonus Available!
Job Details
CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and are able to provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives includes a minimally invasive surgery program, hepatobiliary and pancreatic program, and multidisciplinary breast center. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospital and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
The main purpose of the Surgical Technician is to provide quality patient care according to Cambridge Health Alliance, the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, and the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates standards of nursing practice and the Surgical Technologist role expectations. The role of the Surgical Technologist is to assist the surgical provider and circulating nurse through preparation and assistance with surgical procedures. Surgical technologists prepare surgical equipment, provide equipment to surgeons during surgery, maintaining the integrity of the sterile environment within the operating room and complete other tasks as appropriate. Clinical leadership at Cambridge Health Alliance is manifested by personal commitment, accountability, and initiative in clinical practice. Patients are our priority. The surgical technologist assists patients to reach their health care goals.
ON CALL RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED FOR NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
Education/Training :
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required. Successful completion of Periop101 during CHA orientation
Certifications :
American Heart Association BLS certification and Certified Surgical Technician certifications are required
Work Experience :
Minimum 2 years current surgical technologist experience preferred
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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