Surgical Technologist-PRN

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures. Performs work according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards. Provides customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors. The listed essential functions describe the general content and requirements of the position and are not exhaustive; specific tasks may be documented by the incumbent’s immediate manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification.
Where applicable, registration with the State Regulatory Agency.
Manual dexterity and 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.
Level I experience: 0–3 years.
Standard experience: 3 or more years.
Where applicable, credentials must remain active and in good standing before performing independent scrub duties.
In Texas, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, surgical technicians must meet one of the listed state criteria: completion of an accredited surgical technology program and active approved certification; completion of an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Service surgical technology training program; employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; or federal service performing related duties.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures.
Pull appropriate instruments and supplies and ensure instruments are in good working order.
Review case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
Plan ahead for upcoming surgical case needs and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Pass instruments, retract tissue, and operate equipment during surgery.
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 after each case.
Ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assist with operating room turnover between cases.
Stock and replenish supplies and clean operating rooms.
May provide business support to the department, including assigned administrative tasks.
Perform functions 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.