Surgical Technologist — Elevate OR Care (30-40 hrs/wk)

Proliance Surgeons; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Bellingham Surgery Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide hands-on support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery.

Open Monday - Friday, 10-hour day shifts with a rotating day off each week; requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, current state licensure and CPR; two years of direct experience is desired; CST certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Current State licensure and CPR.
• Two years of direct experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
• Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Properly handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on requests and patterns.
• Constantly monitoring for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for the procedure.
• Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly.
• Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
• Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.
• Take an active role on committees within the department.
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.

Skills

Computer skills

HIPAA privacy

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program

Current State licensure and CPR

Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

Proliance Bellingham Surgery Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide hands-on support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery.

Open Monday - Friday, 10-hour day shifts with a rotating day off each week; requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, current state licensure and CPR; two years of direct experience is desired; CST certification preferred.