Surgery Support Technician

Confluence Health

Wenatchee (WA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Gym Membership Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington state seeks a Central Service Technician to support perioperative services. Responsibilities include preparing ORs, sterilizing instruments, transporting patients, and maintaining supplies under supervision of a nurse or surgical technologist.

Required are CPR certification, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and basic computer skills. Weekend/holiday call may be required; a 1-year commitment is part of the sign-on bonus program.

Qualifications

High school or equivalent required.
Must be CPR certified and recertified annually.
Prior central service or sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Address patients, visitors, families and coworkers in a respectful manner.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Complete case carts and place near assigned OR.
Monitor OR tracking for scheduling changes.
Transport patients and assist with patient care as needed.
Clean and prepare ORs between procedures.
Assist with instrument sterilization and autoclave operations.
Inform manager/charge nurse of equipment failures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

CPR Certification

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School or equivalent

2 years Central Service experience

ORT program

Job description

Salary Range

$19.69 - $31.11

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

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Summary

*** $2000 Sign On Bonus for External Hires ***

*with one-year commitment to Confluence Health

Please Note: Weekend and holiday call are required.

Responsible for supporting the surgical patient flow by assisting the surgery staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or surgical technologist. Scope of responsibility includes but is not limited to patient safety and satisfaction, assuring resources are readily available for each case, planning for next case needs, stocking core, ORs, supply, linen and other carts, sterilizing immediate use instruments, assisting with patient care, cleaning and preparing OR suite, and transporting of patients for perioperative services. Participates in process improvement, team building and respects hospital policies and procedures. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and Central Washington Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

Position Reports To: Surgical Services Manager

Essential Functions

Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner: display courtesy at all times.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician related information.
Demonstrate a pleasing disposition and sensitivity to visitors', families, and co-workers' needs.
Complete case carts upon arrival from CS and places in proximity to assigned OR.
Monitor the OR tracking screen for scheduling changes.
Transport patients and obtain patient beds as requested.
Clean and prepare ORs between surgical procedures.
Using proper body mechanics, assemble positioning equipment in accordance with recommended manufacturer’s direction such as but not limited to OSI table, shoulder chair, OR beds.
Monitor supply inventory, order and restock central cores and outlying storage locations as volume dictates:
Prioritize requests and required supplies and equipment based on level of need (emergent, urgent, elective).
Perform daily biological testing for each core autoclave and document results in log. If a positive result occurs, notify charge nurse and redo the test. If a second positive occurs, notify the charge nurse and post an out of order note on autoclave.
Sterilize requested immediate use instruments and load autoclave in prescribed manner, set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized. Complete appropriate documentation record prior to sterilization; read and initial autoclave graph and log to verify that all requirements have been met.
Inform Manager and Charge Nurse of instrument and/or equipment failure.
Observe Standard Precautions (gloves, gown, mask, eye protection) when handling any hazardous/ bio material.
Perform other related duties as required such as but not limited to monitoring expiration dates, filling specimen containers with formalin.
Deliver specimens and cultures to lab; pick up blood products as requested.
Monitor and manage cleanliness of lounges, work areas and returns dishes to food services.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Performs other duties assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

High School or equivalent.
Must be a team-oriented, self-starting individual able to work under demanding situations.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
Must be currently certified in CPR and recertified annually.

Desired:

ORT program.
2 years central Service experience or related field or formal training as Central Service Technician.
Word processing experience.
Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, understand sterilization procedures, infection control requirements, and a basic knowledge of surgical procedures, terminology, equipment, and instruments.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.