Surgical Tech — OR Prep, Sterilization & Turnover Pro

Brown University Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 4,412,000 - 6,566,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Surgical team collaboration

Job summary

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team by preparing rooms, equipment, and sterile supplies for procedures. You will collaborate with the circulator to uphold sterile technique, perform counts, and maintain instrument sets.

The role requires CST/ certification and education in surgical technology, with 1–5 years preferred, and entails adherence to safety, infection control, and procedural standards in a fast-paced OR environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years prior experience 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 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

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Equipment processing

Spaulding Classification

Universal Protocol

AORN Standards

Prioritize equipment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical technology program

Job description

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team by preparing rooms, equipment, and sterile supplies for procedures. You will collaborate with the circulator to uphold sterile technique, perform counts, and maintain instrument sets.

The role requires CST/ certification and education in surgical technology, with 1–5 years preferred, and entails adherence to safety, infection control, and procedural standards in a fast-paced OR environment.