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Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Franklin Medical Center is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our Surgical Services team in Greenfield, MA !

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Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is an 89-bed community hospital in Greenfield, MA. Rooted in a rich tradition of service and accountability to the people of Franklin County, North Quabbin, and surrounding communities. BFMC services include emergency, surgery, cancer, heart and vascular, obstetrics, and more.

• More than 200 physicians on active and courtesy staff

• More than 24,000 Emergency Department visits annually

• More than 400 babies delivered each year in The Birthplace – a progressive, midwife-driven service.

• Training site for the Family Medicine residency, and for residents in emergency medicine, surgery, and obstetrics programs based at Baystate Medical Center

• Franklin Medical Center joined Baystate Health in 1986

Rooted in a rich tradition of 125 years of service and accountability, our highly skilled team is committed to advancing care with our state-of-the art facilities and technology. Baystate Franklin houses a $26 million surgical center and the talented surgical teams of the Baystate Health network. Our spacious pre-surgery, recovery, and family waiting areas offer privacy and comfort with natural light, healing gardens, and other amenities. Our multidisciplinary approach gives you access to specialists from across the Baystate Health system, offering comprehensive and collaborative medical treatments close to home.

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours per week

• Five 8-hour shifts (Mon-Fri)

• Variable start times

• On-Call Rotation for weekends, holidays, and weeknights

LOCATION :

• Baystate Franklin Medical Center

• Greenfield, MA

• Onsite parking

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BY POSITION:

Surg Tech Intern

• In final year of Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology program

• Must obtain surgical technologist certification within 6 months of graduation.

• Upon certification, Surg Tech Intern would promote to Surgical Technologist I

Surgical Technologist I

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

• Surgical Technologist Certification

Surgical Technologist II

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Surgical Technologist

• 1 year of employment as Surgical Technologist at Baystate Health OR 2 years of comparable experience and attainment of competency on completion of orientation.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

• Continuing education support and reimbursement

• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

• Farm Share Memberships

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Life insurance

• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

• Onsite parking

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY:

We offer competitive total compensation packages that include pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. Our compensation offers consider a wide range of factors including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. Compensation offers do not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers

All correspondence can be directed to:

Cole Courtemanche, Healthcare Recruiter

cole.courtemanche@baystatehealth.org

Summary:

Under the direction of the Unit Manager, RN Clinical Operations Coordinator, and/or RN Service Lead, the Surgical Technologist works directly under surgeon/physician guidance to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

The Surgical Technologist must possess expertise in the theory and application of aseptic technique; demonstrate the ability to combine knowledge of human anatomy, the surgical process, and procedures including instrumentation and advancing technologies. The surgical technologist will be able to anticipate the needs of the surgeons and or physicians by constant attention and assessment of the surgical process and patient condition to promote a safe, expedient, quality surgical outcome. These skills will facilitate the surgeon's and or physician's performance of minimally invasive, invasive surgical procedures and invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The Surgical Technologist must be able to function proficiently in a variety of surgical specialty services.

The Surgical Technologist provides patient care primarily through service to the physician/ surgeon. The Surgical Technologist is expected to have an understanding of the procedure being performed, anticipate the needs of the surgeon/physician, and have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure, while monitoring the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is accountable for maintaining skills and knowledge to function in commensurate with their assignments and within the policies and procedures of the department.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Maintains safety in the operation, management, and inspection of designated equipment and instruments according to manufacturer's guidelines and established policy and procedure.

2) Participates as part of the operating team requiring knowledge of the patient's history, allergies, and intra-operative care plan.

3) Demonstrates knowledge in the use of pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field with the ability to recognize mixtures, doses, and labels in accordance with policies and procedures.

4) Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and aseptic technique in surgical care performance.

5) Accurately completes any required documentation of tasks specific to and within the surgical technologist's scope of practice.

7) Demonstrates skills and knowledge in sharps safety initiatives.

8) Demonstrates skill and knowledge in intra-operative temperature regulation measures.

9) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in specimen handling and labeling.

10) Demonstrates good knowledge and communication of medical terminology.

Skills and Competencies:

1) A Surgical Technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certified Surgical Technician - Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.