Surgical Technologist Certified (1.0 FTE, Days)
About The Position
Works with the surgical team to deliver patient care during surgery. Prepares rooms with the instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment needed for procedures, following the policy and procedure manual. Maintains aseptic technique and sterile instrument setups, identifies instrument sterility, performs and documents required counts, and anticipates the surgical routine. Handles unexpected situations calmly and efficiently, asks appropriate questions to support patient care, and handles medications on the sterile field under direct observation of a registered nurse. Handles records, labels, and specimens according to policy and procedure, participates in patient safety activities including the pre-surgical pause, and performs other duties as assigned.
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 Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of Surgical Tech experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure according to policy and procedure.
- Maintain close attention to aseptic technique.
- Perform required counts and document them on the OR record.
- Maintain orderly and sterile instrument tables and/or Mayo stands according to standardized setups.
- Identify instrument sterility and understand indicator parameters.
- Anticipate the surgical routine and act proactively according to the surgeon’s instructions.
- Handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
- 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.
- Participate in patient safety activities, including the pre-surgical pause.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
- Up to $10,000 bonus for those new to EvergreenHealth with a minimum of 2 years of current Surgery Tech experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
