The surgical technician is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining the sterile field, and managing surgical instrumentation and equipment. They collaborate with the circulator to perform surgical counts and ensure a safe environment for procedures.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited surgical technology program. Candidates must hold CST and BLS certifications and possess knowledge of AORN standards and aseptic techniques.
high schoolprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsOrganizationPrioritizationPatient CareSterile Field MaintenanceSpecimen HandlingInfection ControlAseptic TechniqueSterilization TechniquesEquipment ProcessingSuture PreparationSurgical Counting
Job description
SUMMARY
The surgical technician's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: reviewing upcoming OR schedule to anticipate need for instrumentation/equipment, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and in proper working order, setting up all necessary equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures, performing appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizing case carts for upcoming procedures. The surgical technician works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure to carry out the plan of care by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field using sterile and aseptic technique and ensuring that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely. Work involves inventorying, disassembling, decontamination, high level disinfection, cleaning, reassembling, and maintaining operating room instrumentation and endoscopy equipment. The surgical technician performs in-between case cleaning turnover in the OR suite 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:
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. 1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). 2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed. Anticipates surgeon needs Maintains surgeon's preference cards Processes all instruments and equipment for the operating room Performs surgical counts Passes supplies, equipment, or instruments Prepares and cuts suture material Transfers, but not administer, drugs within the sterile field Assists in counting sponges, needles, supplies and instruments with an operating room circulator Performs specimen handling Assists in room turnover
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Required
QUALIFICATIONS: 1 – 5 years previous preferred Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers. Knowledge of Spaulding Classification Knowledge of Universal Protocol Knowledge of AORN Standard and Recommended Practices Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room Good organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology required
Certification/Licensure:
CST required,
BLS required
One or more of the following: Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical teachnologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commisson for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons an d the Association of Surgical Technologists Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013 Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained the certified surgical teachnologist certification. This is provided, however, that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more: Stand / walk Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%: Lift up to 50 lbs Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions Exposure to Extreme Cold or Heat (Non-Weather) Risk of Radiation Exposure to flammable, explosive, gases Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals Exposure to dust or other irritants Exposure to grease or oils Exposure to hot or noisy equipment Exposure to humid or wet conditions (non-weather)
Exposure to a moderate noise level
Vision
Requirements: Close vision Distance vision Color vision Peripheral vision Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses
Face shields
Surgical mask
Gowns
Gloves
One or more of the following: Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical teachnologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commisson for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons an d the Association of Surgical Technologists Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013 Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained the certified surgical teachnologist certification. This is provided, however, that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date
Pay
Range: $31.49-$46.27 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
Saint Annes
Hospital - 795
Middle
Street
Fall
River,
Massachusetts 02721
Work
Type:
Days
Mon-
Fri
Work
Shift:
Day
Driving
Required:
No
Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East 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
