SAH Surgical Tech

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SAH Attleboro Surgical Center in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the OR team. You will prepare the operating room, gather sterile supplies, perform surgical counts, and assist in turnover while maintaining sterile technique.

Candidates should have CST certification, 1–5 years preferred, and knowledge of aseptic technique, Spaulding, Universal Protocol, and AORN practices. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience preferred in a surgical setting.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, infection control, and sterilization.
• Familiarity with Spaulding Classification, Universal Protocol and AORN practices.
• Ability to prioritize OR equipment needs and maintain organization.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares OR and gathers sterile supplies for procedures.
• Performs surgical counts and maintains sterile field.
• Assists in room turnover and instrument processing.
• Supports collaboration with circulating nurse and surgeon as needed.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and safely.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Equipment processing

Steam sterilizers

Spaulding Classification

Universal Protocol

AORN Standards

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

SUMMARY

The surgical technician's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: reviewing upcoming OR schedule to anticipate need for instrumentation/equipment, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and in proper working order, setting up all necessary equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures, performing appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizing case carts for upcoming procedures. The surgical technician works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure to carry out the plan of care by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field using sterile and aseptic technique and ensuring that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely. Work involves inventorying, disassembling, decontamination, high level disinfection, cleaning, reassembling, and maintaining operating room instrumentation and endoscopy equipment. The surgical technician performs in-between case cleaning turnover in the OR suite

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Anticipates surgeon needs
• Maintains surgeon's preference cards
• Processes all instruments and equipment for the operating room
• Performs surgical counts
• Passes supplies, equipment, or instruments
• Prepares and cuts suture material
• Transfers, but not administer, drugs within the sterile field
• Assists in counting sponges, needles, supplies and instruments with an operating room circulator
• Performs specimen handling
• Assists in room turnover
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 – 5 years previous preferred
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers.
• Knowledge of Spaulding Classification
• Knowledge of Universal Protocol
• Knowledge of AORN Standard and Recommended Practices
• Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology required

CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

CST required, BLS required. One or more of the following: Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner. Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists. Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013. Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained the certified surgical technologist certification. This is provided, however, that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

• Stand / walk
• Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
• Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases
• Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions
• Exposure to Extreme Cold or Heat (Non-Weather)
• Risk of Radiation
• Exposure to flammable, explosive, gases
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Exposure to dust or other irritants
• Exposure to grease or oils
• Exposure to hot or noisy equipment
• Exposure to humid or wet conditions (non-weather)
• Exposure to a moderate noise level

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB

• Safety eye glasses
• Face shields
• Surgical mask
• Gowns
• Gloves

PAY RANGE

$31.49-$46.27

LOCATION

SAH Attleboro Surgical Center 738 Washington St - 738 Washington Street Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703

WORK TYPE

0700-1730

WORK SHIFT

Day

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

UNION

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

FURTHER INFORMATION

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.