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 iBrown 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 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: 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/spongesnstruments 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.
Minimum Qualifications
BASIC KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: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, orCurrent 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), or3 years of experience within the past 5 years as a surgical technologistSuccessful completion of a Brown University Health on-the-job surgical technologist training programCurrent 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
- The Miriam
- Hospital - 164
- Summit
- Ave
- Providence,
- Rhode
- Island 02906
- Work
- Type:
- M-F 7am-3:30pm, with lates
- Work
- Shift:
- Day
- Daily
- Hours: 8 hours
- Driving
- Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of
- The
- Warren
- Alpert
- Medical
- School of
- Brown
- University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission
