Surgical Technologist-PRN

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Puyallup, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MultiCare Surgery Center - Puyallup, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is a state-of-the-art facility serving the diverse healthcare needs of the Puyallup community. The center has three operating rooms and seven pre-op and seven post-op areas, and specializes in gynecology, urology, pain management, orthopedics, and podiatry. It emphasizes exceptional care and customer service tailored to patients’ needs. The Surgical Technologist selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. The role scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures. It prepares for cases, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, maintains aseptic technique, participates in counts and instrument processing, and supports operating-room turnover and supply stocking. The position may also include assigned administrative tasks. Work is performed according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards, with a consistent focus on excellent customer service. The job is listed as PRN and notes that there are no on-call requirements, with evenings and weekends free.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification.
Where applicable, registration with the State Regulatory Agency.
Manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly, and to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Experience level listed as Level I: 0–3 years; Standard: 3+ years.
In states where specified, meet one of the applicable state criteria for surgical technologists: complete an accredited surgical technology program and maintain active certification from an accepted organization or state-approved program; complete an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Service surgical technology training program; have been employed practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; or be in federal service performing related duties. Where certification applies, credentials must be active and in good standing before independent scrub duties.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
Two years of operating-room experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring instruments are in good working order.
Review case carts for correct instruments and supplies and plan ahead for upcoming surgical cases.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during surgery by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and operating equipment.
Demonstrate aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Dispose of sharps and trash and place used supplies into case carts for processing.
Participate in counting sharps, instruments, and sponges.
Prepare instruments for cleaning following each case.
Ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assist with operating-room turnover between cases.
Participate in stocking and replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
Provide business support to the department through assigned administrative tasks, as needed.
Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.