Surgical Technologist-Ambulatory Surgery Center

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Olympia, WA

1d•$28 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

MultiCare Surgery Center - McPhee, located in Olympia, WA, is a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners. The center provides advanced surgical services across a range of specialties in a patient-focused environment. With a highly skilled clinical team and an efficient care model, MultiCare Surgery Center – McPhee is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible outpatient care to the Olympia community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
BLS required.
Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
Requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly.
Requires the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
2 years of operating room experience.
In certain states, must meet specific criteria for surgical technologists, including accredited educational programs and certification, or completion of a US military training program, or employment prior to a specific date, or current federal government service.

Responsibilities

Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery.
Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.
Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring their working order.
Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates equipment during surgery.
Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case carts for processing.
Participates in counting of sharps, instruments, and sponges.
Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assists with OR turnover between cases.
Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.