MH Certified Surgical Tech

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Surgical Tech is a member of the patient care team, who is assisting under the direct supervision of the surgeon while at the same time providing assistance to the physician performing surgery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting the surgical team in providing quality patient care.

• •Demonstrating knowledge of as well as supports the philosophy and objectives of the department.
• •Promotes effective communications between surgeon and staff.
• •Ensure adequate supplies and is knowledgeable in operation of equipment and instrumentation.
• •Cooperates with charge nurse and OR Manager in working toward common departmental goals.
• •Demonstrates knowledge of the responsibilities of a team member.
• •Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• •Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
• •Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
• •Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.
• •Is reliable in respect to attendance.
• •Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.
• •Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.
• •Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• •Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• •Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• •Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• •Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• •Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• •Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• •Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
• •Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
• •Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.
• •Is reliable in respect to attendance.
• •Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.
• •Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.
• •Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• •Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• •Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• •Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• •Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• •Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• •Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: High School education or equivalent preferred. Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program. Certification/Licensure: Certified as a Surgical Technologist ; BLS required

Pay Range:

$36.77-$54.11 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Work Type:

24 hours per week, variable starts, with call Work Shift:

Variable Driving Required:

No Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East