SAH Surgical Tech

Brown-University-Health-1; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare and maintain the operating room, ensure sterility, and assist with instrument processing. You will collaborate with the OR circulator to execute the plan of care and support each procedure from setup to turnover.

Required are CST certification and BLS, with 1–5 years of prior experience preferred. Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program required.
• CST certification and BLS required.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control and sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates surgeon needs and maintains surgeon's preference cards.
• Processes instruments and equipment for the operating room.
• Performs surgical counts and assists in room turnover.
• Prepares and maintains sterile field and supplies.
• Transfers supplies and instruments as needed within sterile field.
• Handles specimen processing and assists in instrument decontamination.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization

Universal Protocol

AORN standards

Organizational skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Prioritize equipment needs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited surgical technology program graduate

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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:KEY 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 teachnologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commisson 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 teachnologist certification. This is provided, however, that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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
• 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:

$32.43-$47.66

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

m-f rotating 7a-7:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

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 teachnologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commisson 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 teachnologist certification. This is provided, however, that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date