SAH Surgical Technician

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SAH Brown University Health Fall River is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room by preparing sterile supplies, assembling instrumentation, and ensuring all equipment is ready and functioning for procedures.

You will collaborate with the OR circulator, perform surgical counts, maintain the sterile field, and assist in room turnover while upholding CST and BLS requirements and hospital safety standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Anticipates surgeon needs
• Maintains surgeon's preference cards
• Processes all instruments and equipment for the operating room
• Performs surgical counts
• 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

Skills

aseptic technique

infection control

sterilization techniques

prioritize equipment needs

team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited school of surgical technology

Tools

CST

BLS

Job description

SUMMARY

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.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1 – 5 years previous preferred
2. Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers.
3. Knowledge of Spaulding Classification.
4. Knowledge of Universal Protocol.
5. Knowledge of AORN Standard and Recommended Practices.
6. Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room.
7. Good organizational and communication skills.
8. 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

Additional Requirements

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

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 an d the Association of Surgical Technologists Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013

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 an d 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.

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

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.

• 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

$31.49-$46.27

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: Days Mon- Fri Work Shift: Day Driving Required: No Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East 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.