PRN Surgical Technologist

Colonial Group; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room by selecting and handing instruments, sutures, and sterile supplies during procedures. The role requires strict adherence to aseptic technique and rapid response to the surgeon’s needs.

Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and registration with the state regulatory agency where applicable. Strong organizational skills and composure in emergent situations are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must be registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Must have manual dexterity and stay composed in stressful emergent situations.
• Be conscientious, organized, and able to respond quickly to surgeon and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by pulling instruments and ensuring they are in working order.
• Assists by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and operating equipment as needed.
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions; handles sharps and waste safely.
• Ensures accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Assists with OR turnover, stocking supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide administrative support to the department.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Organized

Conscientious

Ability to respond quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from certified surgical technology program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. 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 the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart 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 our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Level I: 0-3 years of experience

Standard: 3+ years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

STATE SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In the states of Texas, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following criteria:

(1) The individual has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the State Department of State Health Services or its successor.

(2) The individual has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the United States Public Health Service.

(3) The individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.

(4) The individual is in service with the federal government, to the extent they are performing duties related to that service. Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.