SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST – BMC MAIN OR
Department: Main Operating Room
Location: Baystate Medical Center
Job Type: Part Time
Shift: First shift
Hours: 40 hours per week
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000.00
Application Requirement: Resume required with application
MAKE AN IMPACT WITH BAYSTATE HEALTH
Baystate Medical Center's Main Operating Room is seeking a Surgical Technologist
to join our highly skilled surgical team in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Main
OR provides surgical services in a collaborative, fast-paced environment,
supporting a broad range of complex inpatient and outpatient procedures. Team
members work closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other members of the
surgical services team to deliver safe, effective, high-quality patient care.
Our newly renovated operating suites feature advanced technology and resources
that empower our team to focus on what matters most—providing exceptional care
and helping patients achieve the best possible surgical outcomes.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Baystate Medical Center's Main OR features:
* 24 state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient operating rooms.
* 8 dedicated heart & vascular and neurology interventional procedure rooms.
* A highly experienced and collaborative team supporting a broad range of
complex surgical specialties.
* Opportunities to work with advanced surgical technology while caring for
patients whose lives are restored and enhanced through innovative procedures.
As part of a 24/7 surgical services department, team members participate in
weekend, holiday, and off-shift rotation coverage, with rotation expectations
occurring at least quarterly.
THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST WILL:
* Work under the direction of the Unit Manager, RN Clinical Operations
Coordinator, and/or RN Service Leads and under surgeon/physician guidance to
facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
* Apply expertise in aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures,
instrumentation, and advancing surgical technologies to support safe patient
care.
* Anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians through continuous attention
to the surgical process and patient condition, helping promote safe,
efficient, and quality surgical outcomes.
* Function proficiently across a variety of surgical specialty services,
supporting minimally invasive, invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic
procedures.
* Participate as an integral member of the operating team by understanding the
patient's history, allergies, and intra-operative care plan.
* Maintain a safe environment and sterile field while demonstrating knowledge
of specimen handling, labeling, sharps safety, and intra-operative
temperature regulation.
* Safely operate, manage, and inspect designated equipment and instruments in
accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and established policies and
procedures.
* Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile
field, including recognition of mixtures, doses, and labels in accordance
with department policies and procedures.
* Accurately complete required documentation within the Surgical Technologist's
scope of practice and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform
assigned responsibilities.
SCHEDULE DETAILS
Job Type: Part Time
Shift: First Shift
Hours: 24 hours per week
Schedule: 7am-7:30pm
Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends and holidays required
On-Call Requirement: Yes - as applicable to department needs
BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU
At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability,
and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the
supportive culture of a community-focused organization.
Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:
* Competitive Pay & Benefits: High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and
vision insurance.
* Tuition & Training: Continuing education support and reimbursement.
* Career Growth: Opportunities to build your career through clinical
advancement and Baystate's Surgical Technologist career ladder.
* Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company
contribution increases based on years of service.
* Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, with up to 25 days in the first year and
scheduled earned increases.
* Financial Wellness: Free money-coach advice from a certified professional and
first-time homebuyer financial packages.
* Wellbeing Programs: Programs supporting mental, physical, and financial
wellbeing, including reimbursement for eligible wellbeing activities such as
gym memberships, equipment, personal training, massage, and more.
* Additional Benefits: Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance; life insurance;
and Farm Share memberships.
* Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 for eligible external hires. Sign-on bonuses
are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company
transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after
one year post-separation from Baystate Health.
ABOUT BAYSTATE HEALTH
Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and
communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate
Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate
Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and
Baystate Home Health & Hospice.
Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational
support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the
communities we serve.
REQUIRED SKILLS
This position is part of a career ladder, and the appropriate level will be
determined by the organization. Unless otherwise required by certification,
licensure, or registration, an equivalent combination of education and
experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be
substituted for the minimally required education and/or experience.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
* Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, or completion of a program
accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Association, or
completion of a structured training program with a professional equivalent.
* AST certification, when required. New hires will require certification if
they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013.
* CPR – American Heart Association BLS.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST II
* Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, or completion of a program
accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Association, or
completion of a structured training program with a professional equivalent.
* AST certification, when required. New hires will require certification if
they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013.
* CPR – American Heart Association BLS.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience, including 1 year of employment at Baystate
Medical Center or 2 years of comparable experience and attainment of
competency upon completion of orientation.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST III
* Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, or completion of a program
accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Association, or
completion of a structured training program with a professional equivalent.
* AST certification, when required. New hires will require certification if
they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013.
* CPR – American Heart Association BLS.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience, including 1 year of employment at Baystate
Health.
START YOUR CAREER AT BAYSTATE HEALTH
We strive to be the place where you can build the career you deserve. Join a
highly skilled surgical team, gain experience across a broad range of
specialties, and make a meaningful difference for patients throughout western
Massachusetts.
You Belong at Baystate.
Education:
Associates of Science: Surgical Technology (Required)
Certifications:
Certified Surgical Technician - Other
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries
for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new
hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range.
Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the
candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of
the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on
assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
$31.62 - $39.47 - $50.06
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.