Orthopedic Surgical Technologist — Fast-Paced OR Team

Proliance Surgeons, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Surgeons, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the ASC to provide hands-on support to the surgeon and OR team, handling instruments and equipment throughout surgery.

The role requires maintaining sterile fields and anticipating surgeon needs in a fast-paced orthopedic setting. The position involves 30-40 hours per week with Monday and Friday shifts and optional additional weekdays; 6:30 AM-5:00 PM or 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, with consideration for longer or later shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification: CST preferred.
• Current State licensure and CPR are required.
• Experience in orthopedic scrub tech, including sports medicine and joints.
• ASC (ambulatory surgery center) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
• Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Properly handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on requests and patterns.
• Constantly monitoring for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for the procedure.
• Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly.
• Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
• Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.
• Take an active role on committees within the department.
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
• Set up and maintain the sterile field, instruments, implants, and equipment for orthopedic procedures
• Scrub cases and anticipate surgeon needs throughout the procedure
• Verify instrument sets, loaner trays, and implants are complete and ready before the case
• Follow and help maintain surgeon preference cards
• Support efficient room turnover and on-time first case starts
• Identify and communicate instrument, equipment, or supply issues proactively to SPD, vendor reps, and leadership
• Maintain compliance with AAAHC, CMS, and Washington State DOH standards

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Multi-tasking

HIPAA knowledge

Computer use

Orthopedic knowledge

Education

Graduation from accredited surgical technology program

Current State licensure and CPR

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Job description

Proliance Surgeons, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the ASC to provide hands-on support to the surgeon and OR team, handling instruments and equipment throughout surgery.

The role requires maintaining sterile fields and anticipating surgeon needs in a fast-paced orthopedic setting. The position involves 30-40 hours per week with Monday and Friday shifts and optional additional weekdays; 6:30 AM-5:00 PM or 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, with consideration for longer or later shifts as needed.