<p>SUMMARY: Functions as a member of the Surgical Team to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for the Surgical patient and to assist the surgeon. Provides care for patients of all ages, including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. 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: p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Functions in the surgical scrub role: p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in instrumentation and materials, such as sutures. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Demonstrates proper preparation and passing of needles, sutures, surgical drains, medications and hemostatic agents. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Assists the surgeon as necessary, anticipating needs. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical field set-up, including knowledge of instruments and equipment. p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Assists with the optimum utilization of resources, including OR time by: p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Using physician preference cards p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Anticipating needs of the team p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Using the proper resource person p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Selecting equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Uses supplies in a cost-effective manner p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Demonstrates knowledge of AORN standards of asepsis, including but not limited to: p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Surgical scrubbing, donning of gowns and gloves p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Creating and maintaining surgical field(s). p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Attentiveness to contamination possibilities, responding appropriately when it occurs p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Demonstrates knowledge of Retained Surgical Items/Surgical Counts protocol. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Demonstrates competency in preparing and utilizing equipment including, but not limited to: p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- OR tables p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Harmonic scalpel p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Lasers p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Suction devices p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Hydrothermablation machines p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Tourniquets p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Generators p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- All powered instruments p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Drills p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt- Saws p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Maintains a safe environment for patients, physicians, and other surgical services staff. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Assists in safely moving patients to and from the operating table. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Demonstrates knowledge of the proper procedure for the breakdown of the sterile field and preparation of instruments for decontamination and return to Central Supply and Processing. p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Maintains a positive, professional relationship with peers, patients, patient families/care-givers and other colleagues. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Maintains current BLS certification. p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Participates in lifelong learning through continuing education. p class=MsoListParagraph;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt p class=MsoListParagraph margin-left:0in; Participates in community activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED is requiredCompletion of at least one of the following options is required:Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, orGraduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program, orCurrent certification as a CST, orCurrent NCCT-TC (tech in surgery) certification (for applicants with past military experience only; military experience as a surgical technologist will be strongly considered), or3 years of experience within the past 5 years as a surgical technologistSuccessful completion of a Brown University Health on-the-job surgical technologist training programCurrent BLS Certification is required upon hire Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None.</p> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>$27.57-$45.48</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840</p> <p>Work Type:</p> <p>day shift with weekday and weekend call</p> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Variable</p> <p>Daily Hours:</p> <p>Per Diem - As required</p> <p>Driving Required:</p> <p>No</p>