SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTBrattleboro Memorial Hospital • Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
- Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
- Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
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DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:
Perioperative Services consists of the Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Endoscopy, Minor Procedures and Sterile Processing Dept. Patients are cared for from 10 months until the end of life. General surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedic, urology, ophthalmology, and podiatry are performed in the three rooms. Cesarean sections are performed in the Birthing Center operating room.
Perioperative Services is staffed by Registered Nurses, Surgical Tech, Materials Specialist, Scheduler/Staffing Coordinator, Sterile Processing Technicians, LNA, Workflow Coordinator. OR assist and a Director of Perioperative Services.
The OR provides care 24 hrs. a day, each day of the year. The OR's elective schedule is from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Care is coordinated between physician offices, the OR, Anesthesiology, the Pre Anesthesia clinic, and the Perioperative Supervisor for PACU/ACU and the OR/SPD. Predictable starting times for surgery and admitting times for patients are established by the Director or designee. The PACU has an area for the immediate preoperative care and reassessment of patients for surgery, for the admission and discharge of select ACU patients, and primarily, for the provision of intensive observation and care of patients following operative and special procedures. Sterile Processing decontaminates & re sterilizes instruments and equipment for the OR and other BMH units. The ACU cares for surgical /medical patients, providing pre and postoperative care and education services.
Pre Anesthesia Clinic is staffed by Registered Nurses, Workflow Coordinator and Unit Secretary. Patients are interviewed prior to surgery, pre-op consults, and test results reviewed, and anesthesia guidelines followed to assure adequate patient assessment and preparation prior to surgery. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of a surgical technology certificate program or comparable experience required Experience: Recent OR scrub experience required. Licensure/Certification: Certification from Association of Surgical Technologists preferred. CPR required. Mental Efforts: Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity. Normal or corrected vision/hearing. Helping and assisting with the lifting and/or moving of patients from one point to another. Environment & Working Conditions Potential exposure to hazardous material, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases. OSHA CATEGORY
OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing - Up to 1/3 Walking - Up to 1/3 Sitting - 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling - None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling - None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.
Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds - None More than 100 pounds - None This position has special vision requirements.
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions - None Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Extreme heat (non-weather) - None Risk of electrical shock - None Work with explosives - None Risk of radiation - None Vibration - None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA Statement Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process. Salary Description 25-36.42
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