Surgical Technician - Seattle, WA

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

16h•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Position in this function is responsible for working with the surgical team to insure that quality care is given to the patient. Works with team members in providing assistance to the Surgeon by being familiar with the surgical procedure, instruments, supplies and equipment. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologists
Current WA State Surgical Technologist Registration (ST)
Current AHA- BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Current ORT (Operating Room Technician) certification
2+ years of experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting or a busy multi-specialty ASC

Responsibilities

Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
Assumes the responsibility of a Scrub Nurse
Functions as the Sterile Assistant to the Surgeon
Assists in the assessment, planning and implementation of care given to the surgical patient
Demonstrates ability to use supplies, equipment and instruments appropriately
Follows strict principles of aseptic technique both in procedures and in processing of equipment and instrumentation
Demonstrates competence in assisting with surgical procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures, regulatory agency requirements, quality improvement process, facility and departmental policies, procedures and protocols
Demonstrates knowledge of Universal Body Precautions
Participates in the identification and implementation of improvements in the delivery of quality care
Responds expediently and courteously to requests for help from patients and staff
Uses judgment in seeking consultation from circulating Nurse and other unit Nursing staff
Maintains composure and initiates emergency care as appropriate according to ACLS guidelines
Works with team members in the selection of supplies, instrumentation and equipment needed for patient care
Works with team members in the processing of sterile supplies, instruments and equipment and their replacement to proper areas
Assists Anesthesia staff as requested
Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Performs additional duties as assigned