Entry Level Eye Surgery Center Rn Jobs in Boston, MA

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Full-time day shift
$3,000 sign on bonus available for a limited time!
NEBH’s Licensed Ambulatory Surgery Center at 1 Brookline Place is a high-performing outpatient facility specializing in same-day surgical care. The ASC features four fully equipped operating rooms and is designed to support high-volume procedures with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient experience.
This state-of-the-art center offers a dynamic and collaborative environment for clinicians committed to excellence in perioperative care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Team members have the opportunity to practice at the forefront of ambulatory surgical innovation while contributing to NEBH’s mission of delivering outstanding musculoskeletal care.
Why Join Our ASC Team?
·         Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with daytime hours
·         No nights, weekends, or on-call requirements, supporting strong work-life balance
·         Predictable case schedules in a streamlined, high-efficiency environment
Join New England Baptist Hospital’s state-of-the-art outpatient surgical center dedicated to delivering legendary patient care!
Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values which can be reviewed here Our Values.
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of an RN or surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Preoperative case management includes duties such as preparing the OR, gathering the necessary tools and supplies, counting out the necessary items, and assisting the surgical team as they enter into the sterile field

• During the intraoperative phase, the surgical tech passes instruments and equipment to the surgeon as needed, takes care of specimens, prepares medication and assists with dressings

• Postoperative management involves maintaining the sterile field until the patient is transported, removing used instruments, caring for and maintaining the equipment, and preparing the OR for the next patient

• In the ASC the surgical technologist may also assist the Materials Manager in the maintenance of the supply inventory

• Able to assist RN as directed with Physician orders according to patient needs

• Demonstrates solid communication skills

• Gathers needs procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery

• Updates surgeon preference cards as needed

• Reports missing or malfunction equipment to the RN in a timely manner

• Competent in the sue of equipment required to perform job in a safe, efficient manner

• Assists RN in facilitating speed and efficiency with room set up and turnover time. Responsibilities include:

Performs sharp, instrument and sponge count with the RN according to policy

Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy. Utilizes PPE.

Cleans OR with appropriate disinfecting agents

Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to establishes standards and ASC policy

• Demonstrates competency to practice independently in the scrub role in a variety of surgical specialties. Responsibilities include:

Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile fields, maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Identifies any break in sterile technique

Accurately labels on medication in the sterile field. Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to the both the surgeon and RN circulator.

Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical hemostats

Obtains appropriate syringes and needles for use

Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need I order to expedite the procedure

• Organizes storage area for instruments and supplies under the direction of the Materials Manager. Demonstrates cost containment in the use of equipment and supplies

Professional Expectations

• Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work environment

• Seeks out and utilizes resources to keep current in surgical technologist trends and practice

• Participates in the development and implementation of ASC policies and OR standards of care

• Seeks assistance from other resource persons to improve skills, knowledge and practice at ASC

• Assists in orientation of new employees

• Takes initiative to share knowledge and skills willingly with colleagues, students and novice practitioners in a collegial manner

• Provides leadership as a resource person, willingly providing information to improve patient care at ASC. 

• Identifies process improvement opportunities and takes personal accountability for patient safety

• Ensures proper identification of patient when providing care in accordance with NEBH identification policies and procedures

• Adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to hand hygiene, room assignment, isolation precautions, aseptic/sterile techniques, and universal standard precautions. 

• Cleans equipment in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies, procedures and standards

• Utilizes and adheres to proper procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous materials

• Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes and efficiencies

• Participates in staff meetings and in-services, accurately maintaining education file.

• Maintains required certifications and competencies without reminder Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Surgical Technologist certificate

• Heart Saver certification required within 60 days of hire date from American Heart Association or Red Cross

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 0-1 year(s) work-related experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.

Pay Range:

$34.50 - $51.27

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled