Surgical Technologist

Job Summary

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.

In Cardiac Surgery (CVOR), uses a variety of specialized equipment to assist the physician in the performance of invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.

Essential Functions

• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
• Understands and applies the principles of asepsis. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment.
• Assists in preparation and moving of patients.
• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures.
• Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
• Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
• Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
• Monitors and records patient's condition and procedures' progress.
• Retrieves and reviews patient data.
• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
• Participates in all safety initiatives.
• Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited Program Preferred:
• Surgical Technology. or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist

Experience

• Required:
• 2+ years of CVOR surgical technologist experience
• 2+ years of previous experience working in a hospital setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs

Requirements

• Accredited Surgical Technology Program preferred or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist.
• Surgical Technician - Washington.
• Basic Life Support.

Preferred

• Certified Surgical Technologist.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Work requires moderate physical exertion at least 66% of the time. Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less. Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants; extreme cold or heat; sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc.; or dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald: