Surgery Technician II - Certified

Confluence Health

Wenatchee, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 95,705,000 - 154,130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health FS

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 Surgical Technologist to join the OR team as a scrub role. You will maintain sterile fields, prepare instruments, and assist the surgical team according to surgeon preference cards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, a WA state license, CST certification, CPR certification, and solid computer skills. On-call duties and ongoing education are expected.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license.
National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
CPR certification and annual recertification.
LPN considered for scrub role depending on experience.
Basic computer skills including Windows navigation, email and password management.

Responsibilities

Maintain sterile field and instrument setup for procedures.
Assist team by preparing instrumentation and supplies per surgeon preference card.
Ensure accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts.
Report faulty equipment and unsafe conditions promptly.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff.
Handle emergency situations with prompt, precise actions.
Comply with call-in times and on-call policies.
Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Emergency responsiveness

Ethical conduct

Confidentiality

Surgical instrument knowledge

Preceptor/training ability

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license

National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists

Certified in CPR (recertified annually)

LPN considered for scrubbing role

Tools

Basic computer skills (Windows, email)

Job description

Salary Range

$33.40 - $53.79

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.

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

Functions as vital member of the OR team assuming responsibility for the scrub position during surgical intervention. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and Central Washington Hospital 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 ethical conduct and practices.
Proficient in surgical procedures in a variety of services.
Demonstrates knowledge of the various surgical equipment and surgical instrumentation.
Performs in the preceptor role in the training of students, new and current staff members to ensure success-in conjunction with the Clinical Manager.
Assist team members by setting up/maintaining sterile field; break down room following a case.
Demonstrates proper use of instruments, suture and stapling devices.
Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
Prepares instrumentation, supplies and equipment according to surgeon preference card and procedure.
Report and recognize faulty equipment/unsafe conditions.
Accurately performs all sponge, needle and instrument counts at appropriate times.
Saves and properly identifies all specimens according to department policy and procedure.
Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
Participate in orientation of new employees; assist other OR personnel in learning new equipment/procedures.
Identify problem area of unit and equipment and deal with them appropriately.
Attend educational/information activities/attend minimum of 75% of staff meeting.
Complies with call-in times and policies. Respond quickly when on call.
Maintain good personal/professional appearance.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license.
National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
May consider LPN if trained in the scrubbing role – dependent upon experience and knowledge base.
Certified in CPR and recertified annually.
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired: