Surgical Technologist for Newport Hospital | Newport Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, Surgical Technologist for Newport Hospital
 
As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care. Newport Hospital in Newport is actively hiring Surgical Technologist.
 
Salary Range: $28.12 – $46.39
 
Responsibilities:  

Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in instrumentation and materials, such as sutures.
Demonstrates proper preparation and passing of needles, sutures, surgical drains, medications and hemostatic agents.
Assist the surgeon as necessary, anticipating needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical field set-up, including knowledge of instruments and equipment.
Assists with the optimum utilization of resources, including OR time by: Using physician preference cards.
Using the proper resource person Selecting equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner
Demonstrates knowledge of AORN standards of asepsis, including but not limited to:

Surgical scrubbing, donning gowns and gloves Creating and maintaining surgical field(s).

Attentiveness to contamination possibilities, responding appropriately when it occurs
Demonstrates knowledge of Retained Surgical Items/Surgical Counts protocol.
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.

 
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 a Brown University Health on-the-job surgical technologist training program
Successful completion of the Community College of Rhode Island’s certificate surgical technologist program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (American Heart Association or equivalent)

 
 
Why work for Newport Hospital?

Build your skills in a rewarding acute-care teaching hospital where learning and teamwork are valued.
Receive a comprehensive, supportive orientation.
Enjoy free gym access, including two Peloton bikes.
Join a welcoming team at a close-knit community hospital.
Short-term housing may be available.
An apartment-style space for on-call staff is planned.
Work with the da Vinci 5 surgical system:

Advanced, integrated robotic technology with force feedback
Designed to support improved patient outcomes
Greater surgical efficiency

Choose from full-time, part-time, per-dem, and potential evening shifts.
Expand your skills as service lines grow to include da Vinci 5 robotic, urologic, and colorectal procedures, along with orthopedics, gynecology, general surgery, and neurosurgery.
All experience levels are welcome, including new graduates.
Work at a Magnet-recognized hospital known for nursing excellence, strong patient outcomes, a supportive environment, and positive nurse-physician collaboration.
Support your well-being with work-life balance resources, including a meditation room, free counseling, and other EAP services.
Receive competitive on-call pay.
Only one holiday on-call shift is required each year.
Average just one on-call shift per week.
Pursue opportunities for clinical advancement.
Take advantage of cross-training opportunities.
Receive reimbursement for tuition, certifications, and educational courses.
Complete the Periop 101 course at no cost.

 
Benefits:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical/dental/vision
Generous Paid Time Off
10 paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match
Pell Bridge Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program- up to $3,500/year
Student loan debt repayment (full-time employees only)- $75/month
Pet Insurance
Additional family-friendly benefits to support your health and well-being

 
About Brown University Health
At Brown University Health, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems.   
 
About Newport Hospital
Newport Hospital is an award-wining health care facility that offers a wide array of services to the community, including emergency care, a birthing center, behavioral health unit, comprehensive surgical services, intensive care, acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Having earned the distinguished Magnet certification for the past 18 years demonstrates our institutional commitment to consistently achieve and maintain the highest level of nursing excellence.  
 
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity. 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.