Surgical Tech

Surgical TechnicianThe 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.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.Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.Anticipates surgeon needsMaintains surgeon's preference cardsProcesses all instruments and equipment for the operating roomPerforms surgical countsPasses supplies, equipment, or instrumentsPrepares and cuts suture materialTransfers, but not administer, drugs within the sterile fieldAssists in counting sponges, needles, supplies and instruments with an operating room circulatorPerforms specimen handlingAssists in room turnoverPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:1 – 5 years previous preferredKnowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers.Knowledge of Spaulding ClassificationKnowledge of Universal ProtocolKnowledge of AORN Standard and Recommended PracticesAbility to prioritize equipment needs of the operating roomGood organizational and communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentEducation:High School Diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology requiredCertification/Licensure: CST required, BLS requiredOne 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 commissionerSurgical 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 TechnologistsWas employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013Has 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 datePhysical 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 / walkUse hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balanceStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearTaste or smellExposure to blood-borne pathogensExposure to infections from disease bearing specimensExposure to infectious/contagious diseasesExposure to cleaning agents/chemicalsThe employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:Lift up to 50 lbsExposure to Outdoor Weather ConditionsExposure to Extreme Cold or Heat (Non-Weather)Risk of RadiationExposure to flammable, explosive, gasesExposure to toxic or caustic chemicalsExposure to dust or other irritantsExposure to grease or oilsExposure to hot or noisy equipmentExposure to humid or wet conditions (non-weather)Vision Requirements:Close visionDistance visionColor visionPeripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusSafety equipment used while performing this job:Safety eye glassesFace shieldsSurgical maskGownsGlovesPay Range: $30.93-$45.43Brown 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 02721Work Type: per diemWork Shift: DayDriving Required: NoUnion: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East