SAH Surgical Technician

5 days ago

Fall River, United States Brown University Health Full time

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

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

Other information:

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

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 USA:MA:Fall River

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: SEIUSA

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