Surgical Tech

Brown Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies. The role collaborates with the OR circulator to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient surgical environment.

Responsibilities include setting up instrumentation, performing counts, and assisting with equipment readiness and turnover, while adhering to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control principles.
• Experience with sterilization, steam sterilizers and equipment processing.
• Familiarity with Spaulding Classification and Universal Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect and professional conduct for patients, families, and staff.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and maintains surgeon’s preference cards.
• Prepares and processes instruments and equipment for the OR.
• Performs surgical counts and handles supplies and sutures.
• Transfers, but does not administer, drugs within the sterile field.
• Assists in room turnover and specimen handling.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization

Equipment processing

OR setup

Universal Protocol

AORN standards

Prioritizing equipment needs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CST certification

BLS certification

Approved 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

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.
• 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.
• 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 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

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

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 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

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

Pay Range

$30.93-$45.43

Location

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

Work Type

per diem

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East