Surgical Technician, Plastic Surgery at APDerm

Newton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

43.5

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical assistance, Sterilization, Instrument handling, Vital signs monitoring, Patient documentation, EMR documentation, Inventory management, OSHA compliance, Suture inventory, Clinical coverage, Medical assisting, Sterile technique

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Overview Assists the surgeon by providing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment during surgery. Ensures that instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized and available as needed. Provides hands on assisting with procedures. In addition, the surgical assistant will assist the surgeon in day-to-day clinic flow when needed. Responsibilities Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure. Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, and assisting during excisions and surgical procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use daily. Assists surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Takes appropriate photographs of patients as directed by surgeon for pre and post documentation. Sterilize and package instruments in accordance with industry standards. Communicates with patients, other teammates and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person. Document in the electronic medical system (EMR) as needed. Assist with inventory and storage of equipment and supplies. Provided demonstrated competency and supervisory agreement is in place. Assist with OSHA daily and monthly checks. Must have the ability to correctly maintain the OSHA log. Complete suture inventory and check rooms for expiring inventory. Responsible for cross coverage when needed. Must be willing and able to travel to brand or region practice locations to provide clinical coverage when needed. This includes providing coverage when clinicians are on vacation as well as sick calls and PTO coverage. Maintains a ONETeam mindset using the foundation of our core values, the 3Ps: Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism. Support APDerm’s mission and culture of high-quality standards by carrying out applicable policies, procedures and established industry standards, laws and regulations. Examples include adhering to privacy and data protection practices, ensuring a safe workplace, and reporting observed or suspected behavior and actions that do not meet APDerm standards. Complete all assigned required training by the deadline including, but not limited the Code of Conduct, Privacy & Data Security, and OSHA. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) required Completed an accrediated program and certified through the NBSTSA BLS certification preferred. Plastic Surgery experience preferred. The salary for this role will range from USD $29.00 to 43.50 per hour based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to years of experience, location, relevant skills, training, education, etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. APDerm supports your life's needs through an extensive offering comprehensive, competitive and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. APDerm is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or APDerm policy. Please email humanresources@apderm.com if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Responsibilities

The surgical technician assists surgeons by controlling instruments, preparing sterile supplies, and providing hands-on support during surgical procedures. They also manage clinic flow, maintain inventory, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and documentation requirements.