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Brown University Health 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. 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 MINIMUM 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 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. Pay Range:
$30.57-$44.92 Location:
Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721 Work Type:
Days Mon- Fri Work Shift:
Day Driving Required:
No Union:
1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East
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SAH Surgical Technician
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Brown University Health 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. 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 MINIMUM 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 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. Pay Range:
$30.57-$44.92 Location:
Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721 Work Type:
Days Mon- Fri Work Shift:
Day Driving Required:
No Union:
1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East
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