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:** PER DIEM **Work Shift:** Variable **Driving Required:** No **Union:** 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East