SURGERY TECH II-CERT
US-WA-Wenatchee
External
Req #: 13493
Type: Full-Time; 3 - 12 Hour Shifts
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Overview: *** Up to $5,000 sign on bonus*** Requires 2 year commitment to Confluence Health and must be an external applicant. Functions as vital member of the OR team assuming responsibility for the scrub position during surgical intervention. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and Central Washington Hospital policies and procedures. Position Reports To: Surgical Services Manager Responsibilities: * Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner: display courtesy at all times. * Maintain confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician related information. * Demonstrate ethical conduct and practices. * Proficient in surgical procedures in a variety of services. * Demonstrates knowledge of the various surgical equipment and surgical instrumentation. * Performs in the preceptor role in the training of students, new and current staff members to ensure success-in conjunction with the Clinical Manager. * Assist team members by setting up/maintaining sterile field; break down room following a case. * Demonstrates proper use of instruments, suture and stapling devices. * Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information. * Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies. * Prepares instrumentation, supplies and equipment according to surgeon preference card and procedure. * Report and recognize faulty equipment/unsafe conditions. * Accurately performs all sponge, needle and instrument counts at appropriate times. * Saves and properly identifies all specimens according to department policy and procedure. * Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner. * Participate in orientation of new employees; assist other OR personnel in learning new equipment/procedures. * Identify problem area of unit and equipment and deal with them appropriately. * Attend educational/information activities/attend minimum of 75% of staff meeting. * Complies with call-in times and policies. Respond quickly when on call. * Maintain good personal/professional appearance. * Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. * Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications: Required: * Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. * Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license. * National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists within one year of hire and recertification as needed. * May consider LPN if trained in the scrubbing role - dependent upon experience and knowledge base. * Certified in CPR and recertified annually. * Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management. Desired: * Not Specified.
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