About this role
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-$54.11Brown 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 02780Work Type: PER DIEMWork Shift: VariableDriving Required: NoUnion: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East