SAH Surgical Technician

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:
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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