MH Surgical Tech

Summary

Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and skill when assisting the surgical team throughout the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy for surgical procedures anticipates supplies needed and had supplies available when needed.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques practices correcting breaks in technique if they occur.
• Performs sponge sharps and instruments counts according to MH&MC policy and procedure.
• Prepares the room with appropriate instruments supplies and equipment before the procedure and prepares the instruments for the decontamination process removes unused supplies and equipment and restocks the room.
• Handles specimens appropriately identifying them correctly.
• Managers repair of instruments and equipment obtains loaners if necessary notifies appropriate personnel and follows up when necessary.
• Participates with the OR team to identify the patient procedure and the side/site of surgery according to MH&MC policy and procedure.
• Employee will comply with the principles of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique.
  
  

Other Information

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

• High School education or equivalent.
• Surgical Tech certification required. BLS Certification required.
  
  

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.

Location: Morton Hospital USA:MA:Taunton

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 4

Union: SEIUM