Surgical Technologist (ortho)

Proliance Surgeons; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center in Lakewood, 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.

Location: Lakewood, WA. Schedule: 4x10s; 0645 - 1715; Monday to Friday with no weekends, nights or on-call. The role focuses on orthopedics and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and OR team by handling instruments and equipment.
• Maintain sterile field and assist in maintaining inventory.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and available as needed.
• Monitor supplies usage and assist with time-based inventory counts.
• Participate in continuing education to meet state requirements.
• Represent the Center professionally to patients and staff.
• Collaborate with department committees and safety initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Clear communication

Confidentiality/HIPAA

Computer/IT skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist

Current State licensure and CPR

Two years of direct experience

Tools

Sterile technique tools

Instruments handling

Job description

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist in the ASC provides technical hands-on support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery.

Location: Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center (Lakewood, WA)

Schedule: 4x10s; 0645 - 1715; Monday - Friday (no weekends, no nights, no call)

Specialty: orthopedics

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Education/Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Problem solving skills
• Skill in using a computer
• Knowledge of applicable specialties
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
• Ability to multi-task
• Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
• Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.