Brown University Health
Overview
Under the close supervision of a professional nurse and/or physician perform a variety of duties in the operating room to assist the surgical team such as scrubbing on all types of surgical procedures, lifting and positioning patients, cleaning instruments, restocking supplies, etc. Responsibilities Assists in preparing operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring that all necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and properly stored. Assists nursing personnel and orderlies in lifting and positioning patients for surgical procedures. Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures and passes in instruments, sutures and sponges; assists in holding retractors and suctioning patients; anticipates needs of the physician. Maintains strict aseptic techniques in the operating room and reports and corrects any breaks in such techniques. Cleans surgical instruments and equipment after surgical procedures by operating sterilization equipment (autoclaves and ultrasonic) and wrapping and storing such equipment and instruments after they are cleaned. Removes soiled linen and supplies from the operating room after surgical procedures and assists in the general cleaning of the area; obtains clean linen and supplies and sets up room for next procedure. Obtains special equipment and supplies from the appropriate storage areas. Removes unused supplies from the surgery cart and stores them in the appropriate area for use. Stocks surgical supplies in the operating rooms and storage areas and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED is required. Completion of at least one of the following options is required: Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or Graduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program or Current certification as a CST or Current NCCT-TC (tech in surgery) certification (for applicants with past military experience only; military experience as a surgical technologist will be strongly considered) or 3 years of experience within the past 5 years as a surgical technologist Successful completion of Brown University Health on-the-job surgical technologist training program
Current BLS Certification is required upon hire. Knowledge of various surgical procedures and aseptic techniques; ability to operate sterilization equipment; knowledge of various surgical equipment; ability to anticipate physician needs. Knowledge of providing care to patients across the lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Required to work in a sterile environment and regularly exposed to cuts and punctures from surgical instruments and equipment, burns from autoclaves, anesthesia gases as well as odors and communicable diseases from patients. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning of patients and to stand for extended periods of time during surgical procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities
None. Location and Work Details
Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, USA Work Type: Part Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: UNAP
Equal Opportunity
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Under the close supervision of a professional nurse and/or physician perform a variety of duties in the operating room to assist the surgical team such as scrubbing on all types of surgical procedures, lifting and positioning patients, cleaning instruments, restocking supplies, etc. Responsibilities Assists in preparing operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring that all necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and properly stored. Assists nursing personnel and orderlies in lifting and positioning patients for surgical procedures. Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures and passes in instruments, sutures and sponges; assists in holding retractors and suctioning patients; anticipates needs of the physician. Maintains strict aseptic techniques in the operating room and reports and corrects any breaks in such techniques. Cleans surgical instruments and equipment after surgical procedures by operating sterilization equipment (autoclaves and ultrasonic) and wrapping and storing such equipment and instruments after they are cleaned. Removes soiled linen and supplies from the operating room after surgical procedures and assists in the general cleaning of the area; obtains clean linen and supplies and sets up room for next procedure. Obtains special equipment and supplies from the appropriate storage areas. Removes unused supplies from the surgery cart and stores them in the appropriate area for use. Stocks surgical supplies in the operating rooms and storage areas and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED is required. Completion of at least one of the following options is required: Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or Graduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program or Current certification as a CST or Current NCCT-TC (tech in surgery) certification (for applicants with past military experience only; military experience as a surgical technologist will be strongly considered) or 3 years of experience within the past 5 years as a surgical technologist Successful completion of Brown University Health on-the-job surgical technologist training program
Current BLS Certification is required upon hire. Knowledge of various surgical procedures and aseptic techniques; ability to operate sterilization equipment; knowledge of various surgical equipment; ability to anticipate physician needs. Knowledge of providing care to patients across the lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Required to work in a sterile environment and regularly exposed to cuts and punctures from surgical instruments and equipment, burns from autoclaves, anesthesia gases as well as odors and communicable diseases from patients. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning of patients and to stand for extended periods of time during surgical procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities
None. Location and Work Details
Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, USA Work Type: Part Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: UNAP
Equal Opportunity
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr