Surgical Technologist

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their team. This entry-level role involves providing direct patient care, preparing the operating room, and maintaining strict aseptic technique. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and complete a surgical technologist program or be certified. The position emphasizes patient-centered care and adherence to professional health standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technologist program or equivalent certification required.
• BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge for patient care across all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and surgical instruments.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures by providing instruments.
• Maintain aseptic technique and safety standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Aseptic Technique

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Current BLS Certification

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Summary

Under the general supervision

of the Professional Nurse provides direct patient care to the surgical

patient. Assists the surgical team

with/by positioning patients scrubbing preparing and cleaning instruments and

restocking of supplies. Maintains

patient confidentiality. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance

with the Brown University Health mission vision and

values and the philosophy of nursing at The Miriam Hospital and with consideration

of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural

patterns

Responsibilities

Prepares

operating room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies instruments

and equipment.

Scrubs

on a variety of surgical procedures; anticipates surgeon needs passes

instruments sponges and sutures occasionally assists in suctioning holding

retractors and cutting sutures.

Maintains

strict aseptic technique and a safe environment for patients and staff.

Checks

all equipment and instruments for proper functioning prior to each procedure.

Demonstrates

competence in care of specimens; follows procedure for care and handling of

specimens.

Accurately

performs surgical counts according to policy and procedure; is aware of numbers

and kinds of packs/sponges/instruments etc. in a surgical site. Maintains an

orderly sterile instrument table according to hospital standard to facilitate

efficiency.

Assists

in positioning of patients according to department procedure.

Cleans

and prepares room between cases and after the last case; restocks as needed.

Cleans

and prepares instruments and equipment for sterilization.

Keep

accurate account of medications and solutions used during a procedure.

May

transport patients to and from the patient units operating room and PACUs.

Participates

in hospital/department quality improvement activities.

Perform other related duties

as required. Performs all essential functions with consideration of the

age-specific needs of the geriatric adult and adolescent patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and

Nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital�s

mission vision values with consideration of the life span including all

developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Other Information

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 or
• Graduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program or
• Current certification as a CST or
• Current 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
• 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.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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