Surgical Technologist

Optum; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Surgical/OR Tech to join our team in Bellevue, WA. This role is crucial in managing all phases of patient care during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preoperative preparation, assisting during surgery, and postoperative care while ensuring all aseptic principles are followed.

The ideal candidate will have current registration as a Surgical Technologist in Washington and relevant certifications. Experience in an acute care setting is preferred, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current WA State Surgical Technologist Registration (ST).
• Current AHA/BLS Certification.
• 2+ years of experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative case management including preparing the OR and maintaining the sterile field.
• Intraoperative case management assisting the surgeon as needed.
• Postoperative case management, ensuring proper care and maintenance of instruments.

Skills

Surgical case management

Asepsis principles

Sterile technique

Anticipating surgical needs

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Surgical Technologists

Tools

Operative instruments

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

The Surgical/OR Tech functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for the phases of patient care or surgical case management, with minimal direction or supervision from their surgical team members. These include pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative functions. All surgical team members must adhere to the principles of asepsis and the practice of sterile technique. Honesty and moral integrity are necessary to uphold these standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preoperative Case Management
• Don operating room (OR) attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Prepare the OR
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies
• Create and maintain the sterile field
• Perform a surgical scrub and don sterile gown and gloves
• Organize the sterile field for use
• Count necessary items
• Assist team members during entry of the sterile field
• Expose the operative site with sterile drapes
• Intraoperative Case Management
• Maintain the sterile field
• Pass instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistant as needed
• Assess and predict (anticipate) the needs of the patient and surgeon and provide the necessary items in order of need
• Medication preparation and handling
• Specimen care
• Dressing application
• Postoperative Case Management
• Maintenance of the sterile field until the patient is transported
• Removal of used instruments, equipment, and supplies from the OR
• Care and maintenance of instruments, equipment, and supplies following use
• Preparation of the OR for the next patient
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including supply order and rotation to CSSD as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current WA State Surgical Technologist Registration (ST)
• Current AHA/BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologists
• Current ORT (Operating Room Technician) certification
• 2+ years of experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting or a busy multi-specialty ASC