MH Surgical Tech

Brown University Health Services • Taunton, MA

307d

About The Position

The Surgical Tech at Morton Hospital assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. This role functions as a member of the sterile team, responsible for donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field, and issuing instruments to surgeons. The position requires knowledge of surgical procedures and anatomy, adherence to aseptic techniques, and participation in the surgical team's efforts to ensure patient safety and procedural accuracy.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Surgical Tech certification required.
• BLS Certification required.
• 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 and punctuality.
• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Is responsible for ongoing development of work skills through available resources.
• 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.

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 has 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.
• Manages 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.
• Complies with the principles of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED