Tech/Surgical Technologist (780716)

Company: Veritas Global Consulting Group, LLC
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

JOB CODE: (780716) Tech/Surgical Technologist
LOCATION: Seattle (WA)

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is responsible for facilitating the surgical procedure through the assembly of instrumentation, equipment and supplies. The Surgical Technologist work as a member of the surgical team under the supervision of a registered nurse, with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and other medical support personnel to provide patient care in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Surgical Services department and the Hospital. This is a full time day shift position (1.0 FTE).

What You'll Be Doing:

Serves in the primary scrub role during assigned core procedures. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instruction. Maintains supply of fluids and medications labeled and ready for use during operation.
Effectively coordinates equipment, supplies and instrumentation according to surgeons preference cards. Collaborates with members of the surgical team in the updating and maintenance of preference cards.
Functions competently within multiple specialty areas and serves in a flexible scrub role with minimal notice. Recognizes age and size of patient as a relevant factor, and applies appropriate skills in preparation for surgical intervention.
Assists team members with positioning, moving and transporting patients. Facilitates room turnover, and washing and sterilization of instruments. Competent in use of washer, autoclaves and Steris.
Handles specimens according to policy.
Prioritizes tasks. Utilizes non-direct care time efficiently. Helps others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent
Certificate of completion of a Surgical Technician vocational program or documentation of equivalent training
Registration with the Washington State Department of Health as a Surgical Technologist
CPR Provider certification

Preferred:

National certification by the Liaison Council on Certification for Surgical Technologist (ST)
Six (6) months of experience in a hospital operating room

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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