Surgical Technologist - Full Time

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & ADD Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

AFLAC Options

401k Employer Match

Job summary

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Spokane, WA. The role involves preparing instruments, assisting surgeons, and ensuring sterile technique throughout procedures.

The position features a day shift (4-10s), with no weekends, nights, on-call, or major holidays. WA state Surgical Tech registration and BLS are required; previous experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• WA State Surgical Tech registration required.
• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to problem solve in high-stress situations.
• Previous surgical technologist experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and supplies for each case.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide correct items.
• Use preference cards and surgery schedule for case planning.
• Maintain integrity of supplies, equipment and instruments; report concerns.
• Promote productivity with efficient case turnover and workflow.
• Perform surgical scrubs and gowning with aseptic technique.
• Count sponges and needles with RN per procedure.
• Distribute and dispose of biohazards; follow standard precautions.
• Run autoclave and document results per policy.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Tools

BLS

WA Surgical Tech Registration

Job description

The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
601 W 5th Ave Suite 500
Spokane, WA 99204, USA

Description

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center.

NWOS is closed on all weekends and major holidays. No night shifts or on-call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares instruments and supplies for each case in an efficient and effective manner.
• Anticipates surgeon needs by promptly providing correct items as needed.
• Utilizes preference cards and surgery schedule prior to each case.
• Utilize equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner. Maintain the integrity of supplies, equipment and instruments, and reports concerns appropriately.
• Assists with prompt turnover and start of surgical cases to actively promote productivity and efficient case flow.
• Performs surgical scrub and gowns and gloves self and others using aseptic technique.
• Conducts sponge and needle counts with RN per procedure.
• Distributes and disposes of biohazards appropriately and practices standard precautions at all times.
• Runs autoclave and documents results according to department policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State Surgical Tech Registration
• BLS
• Graduated an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Ability to problem solve and think critically in high stress situations
• Previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred, but not required

SHIFT:

• Day shift, 4-10's. No weekends, no nights, on- call, or major holidays.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life & ADD Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life & ADD Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary AFLAC Options
• Employee Discount
• 401k Employer Match after 1 year
• 401k Profit Sharing after 1 year
• PTO
• 7 paid holidays

Hiring Range: $26.50 - $50.28

Surgical, Operating, Surgeons

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Surgical Tech Reg.

Preferred

Certified Surgical Tech

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