Surgical Technician
Company: Common Spirit
Location: Gig Harbor
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewIn 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the
highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia
Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners
to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia
Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale
and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11
hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are
empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and
well-being of our communities.As a part of our organization, we
currently offer the following additional benefits: Competitive
starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company Paid
Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible health
spending accounts (FSA) Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement
Programs Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Care@Work premium account for additional support with children,
pets, dependent adults, and household needs Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) for you and your family Voluntary Protection: Group
Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance
Wellness Program Commute Trip Reduction Program - Earn cash back
for participation!ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:Provides, as an
integral part of the medical practitioner team, surgical care to
patients to facilitate safe and effective completion of invasive
therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Under the guidance of
surgeons, nurses, or other designated personnel, the incumbent
performs preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative duties
within the scope of licensure to ensure that the operating room or
environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that
the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize
patient cumbents are also accountable for utilizing and keeping
current on the application of sterile and aseptic technique,
surgical procedures, implementation tools and technologies, human
anatomy as well as collaborating and communicating effectively with
the inter-disciplinary team to facilitate a physician's performance
of invasive and therapeutic procedures.Essential Duties:Prepares
the operating room and patient for the surgical procedure by
applying principles and techniques of asepsis to work assignments;
sets up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes and solutions;
assists with scrubbing, preparation of sterile field,
gowning/gloving members of the surgical team.Provides safe handling
and care for instruments and specimens in accordance with internal
procedures.Sets up the operating surgeon's sterile table to include
instrument set up, clean up and turnover in preparation for the
next case.Operates sterilization devices, including immediate use
containment devices, autoclaves, and other types of sterilizers
following the manufacturers' instructions. Understands the concepts
of sterilizer challenge devices and sterilizer biological
indicators and their appropriate use, monitoring and
tracking.Identifies emergencies (e.g. cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, Code 9, and other medical emergencies), and
initiates and/or participates in the appropriate response to the
situation.Stocks and replenishes the operating room, preparing it
with new sterile items and checking the equipment to make sure it
is working properly for the next surgery.Performs related duties as
required.QualificationsJob Requirements:Graduation from surgical
technology program accredited through Accreditation Review Council
on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST. A minimum of six months
operating room work experience that demonstrates attainment of the
requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is preferred.Graduation
from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for
graduation from an accredited surgical technician program.If
classified as Surgical Technician: Maintain Registration with the
State of Washington. Registered nurses and/or practical nurses
acting within the scope of their licensure do not need to maintain
surgical technologist registration.If classified as Surgical
Technician, Certified: Current certification through the
Association of Surgical Technologists is required.Current American
Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Keywords: Common Spirit, Seattle , Surgical Technician, Healthcare , Gig Harbor, Washington
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