Surgery Tech Certified - FMC OR (.9 FTE, Days)

Evergreen Health Group; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks an experienced Surgery Tech (Scrub Tech) to join the OR team. The Certified Tech collaborates with surgeons and nurses to support sterile technique and procedural care, ensuring patient safety throughout operations.

Required credentials include high school diploma, Washington State Surgical Technologist registration, NBSTSA certification, and current AHA BLS. Two years of L&D experience are desirable; additional certifications or shift premiums may apply.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.
• Must have and maintain NBSTSA Certification.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Demonstrates close attention to detail regarding aseptic technique at all times.
• Performs all counts as defined in the OR policies and procedures measured by documentation on the OR record.
• Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand per standardize set ups.
• Identifies sterility of instruments knows all indicator parameters.
• Anticipates the surgical routine and acts proactively according to surgeons instructions
• Remains alert and demonstrate an ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
• Asks appropriate questions to enhance the care of the patient
• Handles medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.
• Handles records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
• Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
• Participates in patient safety activities including pre-surgical pause.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

NBSTSA Certification

Washington State Surgical Technologist registration

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wage Range: $36.63 - $60.44 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle.EvergreenHealth is a public hospital district that improves the health of our patients every day with award-winning, high-quality care, services and absolute patient safety. Our exceptionally high standards and dedication to quality are recognizedin the inspiring stories of our patientsand haveearned us recognitionas a Healthgrades Top 50 Hospital in Clinical Excellence, placing EvergreenHealth in the top 1% for six years in a row.We are searching for an experienced Surgery Tech (Scrub Tech) to join our Family MaternityCenter OR team!The Surgery Tech - Certified works as a member of the patient care team focusing on the procedural care needs.

Primary Duties:

1. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
2. Demonstrates close attention to detail regarding aseptic technique at all times.
3. Performs all counts as defined in the OR policies and procedures measured by documentation on the OR record.
4. Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand per standardize set ups.
5. Identifies sterility of instruments knows all indicator parameters.
6. Anticipates the surgical routine and acts proactively according to surgeons instructions
7. Remains alert and demonstrate an ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
8. Asks appropriate questions to enhance the care of the patient
9. Handles medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.
10. Handles records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
11. Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
12. Participates in patient safety activities including pre-surgical pause.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.
• Must have and maintain NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Certification.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification at time of hire.

DESIRED for the position:

• Two (2) years of Surgical Tech experience,
• Recent L&D experience preferred

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.

Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 21. Union Membership is optional.