Surgical Technologist

Lifespan; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 38,738 - 63,906; Full time

Job summary

Lifespan in Newport, Tennessee is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures and ensure a safe environment for patients. The role requires knowledge of instrumentation and proactive assistance to the surgical team while employing best practices according to AORN standards.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a surgical technologist program, and current BLS certification. The pay range is between $28.12 and $46.39, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques and protocols.
• Ability to prepare and utilize surgical equipment.
• Competency in assisting surgeons during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the Surgical Team to ensure a safe environment.
• Prepare and pass surgical instruments to the surgeon.
• Maintain a sterile field and operate various surgical tools.

Skills

Knowledge of instrumentation and materials

AORN standards knowledge

Ability to maintain a sterile field

Surgical scrub competency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited surgical technologist program certification

Current BLS certification

Tools

OR tables

Harmonic scalpel

Lasers

Suction devices

Hydrothermablation machines

Job description

SUMMARY

Functions as a member of the Surgical Team to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for the Surgical patient and to assist the surgeon. Provides care for patients of all ages, including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. 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

Functions in the surgical scrub role:

• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in instrumentation and materials, such as sutures.
• Demonstrates proper preparation and passing of needles, sutures, surgical drains, medications and hemostatic agents.
• Assists the surgeon as necessary, anticipating needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical field set‑up, including knowledge of instruments and equipment.
• Assists with the optimum utilization of resources, including OR time by:

• Using physician preference cards
• Anticipating needs of the team
• Using the proper resource person
• Selecting equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner
• Using supplies in a cost‑effective manner

Demonstrates knowledge of AORN standards of asepsis, including but not limited to:

• Surgical scrubbing, donning of gowns and gloves
• Creating and maintaining surgical field(s).
• Attentiveness to contamination possibilities, responding appropriately when it occurs

Demonstrates knowledge of Retained Surgical Items/Surgical Counts protocol.

Demonstrates competency in preparing and utilizing equipment including, but not limited to:

• OR tables
• Harmonic scalpel
• Lasers
• Suction devices
• Hydrothermablation machines
• Tourniquets
• Generators
• All powered instruments
• Drills
• Saws

Maintains a safe environment for patients, physicians, and other surgical services staff.

Assists in safely moving patients to and from the operating table.

Demonstrates knowledge of the proper procedure for the breakdown of the sterile field and preparation of instruments for decontamination and return to Central Supply and Processing.

Maintains a positive, professional relationship with peers, patients, patient families/care‑givers and other colleagues.

Maintains current BLS certification.

Participates in lifelong learning through continuing education.

Participates in community activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of at least one of the following options is required:
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• Graduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program
• Current certification as a CST
• Current NCCT‑TC (tech in surgery) certification (for applicants with past military experience only; military experience as a surgical technologist will be strongly considered)
• 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.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

PAY RANGE

$28.12 – $46.39

EEO STATEMENT

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

Newport Hospital – 11 Friendship Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840

WORK TYPE

M‑F 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, 4 days a week plus call

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

10 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No