About this opportunity
Lifespan lists this SAH Surgical Tech opportunity in fall river, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
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 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 administers, 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
1‑5 years previous experience 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.
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.
Has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and 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 technologist certification. This certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
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
Safety eye glasses
Face shields
Surgical mask
Gowns
Gloves
PAY RANGE
$30.57 - $44.92
EEO STATEMENT
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
Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
WORK TYPE
40 hours – 7:00‑3:30 mon‑fri
WORK SHIFT
Day
DRIVING REQUIRED
No
UNION
1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East
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Worksite address
fall river, MA, 02720, US
Who can apply
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