Surgical Technologist -Surgery

Company: Pacific Medical Centers
Location: Issaquah
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Externals Only) and Relocation Available

Swedish Medical Center is looking for a Surgical Technologist (1.0 FTE, Evenings) to work in Surgery at Swedish Issaquah in Issaquah, 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 Swedish Medical Center.

In this position you will:

• Serve in the primary scrub role during assigned core procedures. Place equipment and supplies in operating room and arrange instruments, according to instruction. Maintains supply of fluids and medications labeled and ready for use during operation. Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and facilitates the progress of the surgical procedure.
• Effectively coordinate equipment, supplies and instrumentation according to surgeon's preference cards. Collaborate with members of the surgical team in the updating and maintenance of preference cards.
• Function competently within multiple specialty areas and serves in a flexible scrub role with minimal notice. Recognize age and size of patient as a relevant factor, and applies appropriate skills in preparation for surgical intervention.
• Assist team members with positioning, moving and transporting patients. Facilitate room turnover, and washing and sterilization of instruments. Competent in use of washer, autoclaves and Steris.
• Assist with preparation and draping of patient. Anticipates surgeons needs in supplies and instrumentation. Apply knowledge of good sterile technique. Collaborate with circulating nurse to up-hold AORN standards as adopted by the Swedish Medical Center Policies and Procedures. Assist as necessary in holding retractors and cutting sutures.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• High School diploma or GED
• Certificate of completion of a Surgical Technician vocational program or documentation of equivalent training
• Registered as a Surgical Technologist with the State of Washington
• CPR certified

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

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

About the Issaquah Campus.

With advances in technology, an environmentally friendly design and new hospital infrastructure, the campus is designed to be different. The new campus provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical services including oncology, cardiac care, obstetrics, pediatric specialty care, emergency services, primary care and a host of other medical and surgical services and specialists.

Keywords: Pacific Medical Centers, Seattle , Surgical Technologist -Surgery, Other , Issaquah, Washington