Surgical Technologist

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence performs scrub and assisting roles in the operating room, helping the surgical team with instruments, patient positioning, and maintaining sterile technique.

Employees model Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence while upholding core Success Factors through collaboration and patient focus.

Position includes day shifts with a typical M-F schedule and a pay range reflecting hospital compensation scales in Rhode Island.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various surgical procedures to assist and anticipate physician needs.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques; ability to operate sterilization equipment.
• Ability to care for patients across the life span with culturally appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures and ensure instruments, equipment and supplies are available and stored.
• Assist nursing personnel in lifting/positioning patients for procedures; scrub and pass instruments.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and correct any breaks; assist with suctioning and retractors.
• Clean and sterilize instruments; operate autoclaves/ultrasonic cleaners and store equipment.
• Remove soiled linen; restock supplies and set up room for next procedure.
• Stock surgical supplies in ORs and storage areas; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization equipment

Patient positioning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Graduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program

Current CST certification or NCCT-TC certification

3 years of surgical technologist experience

Brown University Health surgical technologist training program

Community College of Rhode Island certificate surgical technologist program

BLS Certification upon hire

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