Certified Surgical Technologist, Maternity Delivery, 36 Hours, Days
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, MA, United States
Position Summary
Non‑Exempt. Hiring Range: $23.00 – $49.65. Final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule: Monday through Friday. Hours: 0745 – 1615. Shift: 1 – Day Shift, 12 Hours. Total Hours: 36. Cost center: 10010 – 0708 Maternity Delivery.
Union: UFCW. Potential $3,000 signing bonus (details to be confirmed during recruitment).
Responsibilities
Demonstrate independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role in all cases in assigned specialty on an ongoing basis. Scrub for all physicians in assigned service area, providing high‑quality evidenced‑based clinical care with minimal supervision. Promote teamwork within the team by formally precepting co‑workers.
Prepare the operating room for cases. Select and check case cart and preference cards for correct instrument pans, packs, sterile supplies, and additional items needed for the case.
Anticipate need for special equipment and supplies before procedures and request it from the circulating nurse. Set up the back table and Mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to the procedure and surgeon preference card, and perform surgical count with the circulating nurse according to UMMMC surgical count policy.
Respond to needs of the surgeon and other team members. Assist the operative team and anticipate needs of the surgeon and/or assistants during cases, including the need for special equipment and supplies. Remain constantly observant of the operative field, recognize emergency situations, and perform emergency procedures as directed. Utilize a variety of OR equipment such as microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, compressed air/gas, etc.
Pass and track instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures. Label all medication and solutions on the sterile field. Monitor sponges, needles, and instruments throughout the case. Care for specimens to prevent loss or damage, using caution to ensure proper anatomical identification.
Qualifications
Required
Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology with required surgical technologist certification as of hire date.
All Surgical Technologist Certified employees must hold a credential administered by a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years and maintain AST membership, required educational units, and AST certification.
Experience/Skills
Thorough knowledge of a specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Accessibility Statement
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Non‑Exempt. Hiring Range: $23.00 – $49.65. Final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule: Monday through Friday. Hours: 0745 – 1615. Shift: 1 – Day Shift, 12 Hours. Total Hours: 36. Cost center: 10010 – 0708 Maternity Delivery.
Union: UFCW. Potential $3,000 signing bonus (details to be confirmed during recruitment).
Responsibilities
Demonstrate independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role in all cases in assigned specialty on an ongoing basis. Scrub for all physicians in assigned service area, providing high‑quality evidenced‑based clinical care with minimal supervision. Promote teamwork within the team by formally precepting co‑workers.
Prepare the operating room for cases. Select and check case cart and preference cards for correct instrument pans, packs, sterile supplies, and additional items needed for the case.
Anticipate need for special equipment and supplies before procedures and request it from the circulating nurse. Set up the back table and Mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to the procedure and surgeon preference card, and perform surgical count with the circulating nurse according to UMMMC surgical count policy.
Respond to needs of the surgeon and other team members. Assist the operative team and anticipate needs of the surgeon and/or assistants during cases, including the need for special equipment and supplies. Remain constantly observant of the operative field, recognize emergency situations, and perform emergency procedures as directed. Utilize a variety of OR equipment such as microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, compressed air/gas, etc.
Pass and track instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures. Label all medication and solutions on the sterile field. Monitor sponges, needles, and instruments throughout the case. Care for specimens to prevent loss or damage, using caution to ensure proper anatomical identification.
Qualifications
Required
Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology with required surgical technologist certification as of hire date.
All Surgical Technologist Certified employees must hold a credential administered by a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years and maintain AST membership, required educational units, and AST certification.
Experience/Skills
Thorough knowledge of a specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Accessibility Statement
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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