Surgery Tech Certified - FMC OR (.9 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

2d•$37 - $60

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Surgery Tech (Scrub Tech) to join its Family Maternity Center OR team. The Surgery Tech - Certified is a member of the patient care team and focuses on procedural care needs. The role prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, maintains aseptic technique and sterile instruments, supports the surgical team, and participates in patient safety activities. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and UFCW Local 21; union membership is optional.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.
Maintain NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Surgical Tech experience.
Recent Labor and Delivery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare rooms with the instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment required for each surgical procedure, following the policy and procedure manual.
Maintain close attention to aseptic technique at all times.
Perform required counts according to OR policies and procedures and document them on the OR record.
Maintain an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand according to standardized setups.
Identify instrument sterility and understand indicator parameters.
Anticipate the surgical routine and act proactively according to surgeons’ instructions.
Remain alert and handle unexpected situations calmly and efficiently.
Ask appropriate questions to enhance patient care.
Handle medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.
Handle records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
Follow attendance, punctuality, and dependability guidelines; effectively complete assigned responsibilities within designated or agreed timeframes and in accordance with organizational policy, goals, and values.
Participate in patient safety activities, including the pre-surgical pause.
Perform other duties as assigned.