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Brown University Health · 1 month ago

SAH Surgical Tech

Fall River, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$29.16/hr - $42.83/hr

1+ years exp

Brown University Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support surgical procedures in the operating room. The role involves preparing the operating room, ensuring necessary equipment is available, and maintaining sterile conditions during surgeries.

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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 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

Qualification

CST certificationBLS certificationAseptic techniqueInfection control principlesSterilization techniquesEquipment processingSpaulding ClassificationUniversal ProtocolAORN StandardsPrioritizeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsWork fast-paced

Required

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

High School Diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology required

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

Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain 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 is provided, however, that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date