Surgical Technologist-PRN

Atlas Healthcare Partners LLC; Puyallup (WA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Atlas Healthcare Partners LLC in Washington state is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will prepare for procedures, pull and hand instruments, ensure sterility, and assist with instrument turnover and case carts.

The role emphasizes rapid, accurate response to the surgeon's needs, adherence to aseptic technique, safety standards, and collaboration with perioperative staff to deliver excellent patient care.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required; registration with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Must have manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• Must be conscientious, organized, and able to respond quickly to surgeon and patient needs.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares for surgical procedures; pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs; passes instruments and assists during surgery.
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions; disposes of sharps; counts instruments and sponges.
• Assists with OR turnover; stocks supplies and cleans operating rooms.
• May provide administrative support to the department.

Conocimientos

Manual dexterity

Conscientiousness

Organized

Ability to work under pressure

Educación

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Surgical technologist certification (NBSTSA/NCCT)

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE:

The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS required. Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Level I: 0-3 years of experience

Standard: 3+ years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

STATE SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In the states of Texas, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following criteria:

(1) The individual has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the State Department of State Health Services or its successor.

(2) The individual has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the United States Public Health Service.

(3) The individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.

(4) The individual is in service with the federal government, to the extent they are performing duties related to that service. Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.