Surgery Tech Certified - FMC OR (.6 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle. EvergreenHealth is a public hospital district that improves the health of our patients every day with award-winning, high-quality care, services and absolute patient safety. Our exceptionally high standards and dedication to quality are recognized in the inspiring stories of our patients and have earned us recognition as a Healthgrades Top 50 Hospital in Clinical Excellence, placing EvergreenHealth in the top 1% for six years in a row. We are searching for an experienced Surgery Tech (Scrub Tech) to join our Family Maternity Center OR team! The Surgery Tech - Certified works as a member of the patient care team focusing on the procedural care needs.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Must be registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.
Must have and maintain NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Certification.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of Surgical Tech experience
Recent L&D experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
Demonstrates close attention to detail regarding aseptic technique at all times.
Performs all counts as defined in the OR policies and procedures measured by documentation on the OR record.
Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand per standardize set ups.
Identifies sterility of instruments knows all indicator parameters.
Anticipates the surgical routine and acts proactively according to surgeons instructions
Remains alert and demonstrate an ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
Asks appropriate questions to enhance the care of the patient
Handles medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.
Handles records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.
Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes.
Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
Participates in patient safety activities including pre-surgical pause.
Performs other duties as assigned.