Surgical Technologist

This position is responsible for assisting the Surgical team during operative procedures by performing a variety of technical duties to primarily assist in responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the surgical sterile field for the operative patient.

• Arrange and inventory sterile set-up for operation and pass items as needed to the surgical team.
• Understand and apply the principles of asepsis. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
• Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instrumentation. Assist with clean-up and room turnover.
• Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
• Participate in all safety initiatives. Adhere to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist required.
• One year experience as Surgical Technologist in full service operating room preferred.
• Registered Surgical Technologist in WA required at date of hire
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.

Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.

Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.

Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.