Surgical Technician

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

2d•$27 - $37

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 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.

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