MH Certified Surgical Tech

Brown University Health; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Surgical Tech to assist under the surgeon's direct supervision and support the physician during surgery. The role emphasizes teamwork, equipment familiarity, and patient-care excellence at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA.

The position is 24 hours per week with variable starts and on-call duties, contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused operating environment.

Qualifications

• Completes tasks within an acceptable time frame.
• Maintains efficient working relationships and communication.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team in providing quality patient care.
• Promotes effective communications between surgeon and staff.
• Ensures adequate supplies and operates equipment safely.
• Cooperates with charge nurse and OR Manager toward department goals.
• Supports orientation of others and mentoring of staff.
• Performs additional departmental duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Efficiency

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

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