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Work close to home at Lowell General Hospital and avoid commuting traffic with Surgical Technologist opportunities at a Magnet designated, community hospital. If you are a Certified Surgical Technologist, we would love to speak with you about joining our team!
Job Summary
This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one.
403(b) retirement plans with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Professional Growth opportunities
Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA
Hours: 36 hours a week in the OR - Days and Evenings
Qualifications
Certified Surgical Technologist
Associates degree or Completion of Surgical Technician Certification Coursework required
1-2 years’ experience working as a Surgical Technician (preferred)
LPN with Surgical Technician Certification/Experience
Duty & Responsibilities
Works in a professional manner on a wide variety of surgical procedures
Selects and prepares the appropriate supplies and equipment for the surgical cases
Participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts, and performs related activities under the directions of the surgeon
Assist the circulator, with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery, and assisting in room turnover activities
Operates surgical equipment as needed
Participate in operating room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness
About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.
