Surgical Technologist

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will scrub, pass instruments, assist with patient positioning and maintain strict aseptic technique throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include room setup, instrument sterilization, stock management, and assisting with turnover for subsequent cases. Requires certification or eligible status and hospital experience. Walking and standing for long periods are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical procedures to assist physician needs.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and maintain aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of life-span care and patient safety in the surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and ensure instruments, equipment and supplies are ready.
• Assist nursing staff in lifting/positioning patients for procedures.
• Scrub on procedures, pass instruments, hold retractors, and anticipate physician needs.
• Maintain strict aseptic techniques and report breaks in technique.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and arrange supplies for next procedure.
• Stock supplies and assist in room turnover after procedures.

Skills

Surgical procedure knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Graduate of accredited surgical technologist program

Graduate of surgical technologist associate degree program

Current CST certification

Current NCCT-TC certification

3 years clinical experience as a surgical technologist

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the close supervision of a professional nurse and/or physician, perform a variety of duties in the operating room to assist the surgical team, such as scrubbing on all types of surgical procedures, lifting and positioning patients, cleaning instruments, restocking supplies, etc.
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:

Assists in preparing operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring that all necessary instruments, equipment and supplies are available and properly stored.Assists nursing personnel and orderlies in lifting and positioning patients for surgical procedures.Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures and passes in instruments, sutures and sponges; assists in holding retractor and suctioning patients and anticipates needs of the physician.Responsible for maintaining strict aseptic techniques in the operating room area, reporting and correcting any "breaks" in such techniques.Cleans surgical instruments and equipment after surgical procedures by operating sterilization equipment (i.e. autoclaves and ultrasonic) and wrapping and storing such equipment and instruments after they are cleaned.Removes soiled linen and supplies from the operating room after surgical procedures and assists in the general cleaning of the area. Obtains clean linen and supplies and sets up room for next procedure.Obtains special equipment and supplies from the appropriate storage areas.Removes unused supplies from the surgery cart and stores them in the appropriate area for use.Stocks surgical supplies in the operating rooms and storage areas and performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to assist and anticipate physician needs.Knowledge of various surgical equipment and aseptic techniques; ability to operate sterilization equipment.Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

High School Diploma or GED is requiredCompletion of at least one of the following options is required:

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, orGraduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program, or

Current certification as a CST, orCurrent NCCT-TC (tech in surgery) certification (for applicants with past military experience only; military experience as a surgical technologist will be strongly considered), or

3 years of experience within the past 5 years as a surgical technologist

Successful completion of a Brown University Health on-the-job surgical technologist training program

Successful completion of the Community College of Rhode Island's certificate surgical technologist program

Current BLS Certification is required upon hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to work in a sterile environment and regularly exposed to cuts and punctures from surgical instruments and equipment, burns from autoclaves, anesthesia gases, as well as odors and communicable diseases from patients.Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning of patients and to stand for extended periods of time during surgical procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:

None.

Pay Range:** **

$30.06-$49.03

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:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 7AM-730 PM

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional