Surgical Technician

2 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Swedish Health Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to join our team at Swedish First Hill. As a Surgical Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate surgical procedures by assembling instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
  • Work collaboratively with the surgical team to provide patient care in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the Surgical Services department and Swedish Medical Center.
  • Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and facilitate 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 serve in a flexible scrub role with minimal notice.
  • Recognize age and size of patient as a relevant factor and apply appropriate skills in preparation for surgical intervention.
  • Assist team members with positioning, moving, and transporting patients.
  • Facilitate room turnover, washing, and sterilization of instruments.
  • Competent in use of washer, autoclaves, and Steris.
  • Assist with preparation and draping of patient.
  • Anticipate surgeon's needs in supplies and instrumentation.
  • Apply knowledge of good sterile technique.
  • Collaborate with circulating nurse to uphold AORN standards as adopted by the Swedish Medical Center Policies and Procedures.
  • Assist as necessary in holding retractors and cutting sutures.
  • Initiate and maintain accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts as defined in policy and procedures.
  • Handle equipment appropriately and be familiar with operation and location of equipment.
  • Maintain skills in use of specialized equipment.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with all health team members.
  • Communicate procedure progress/problems to circulating nurse.
  • Concentrate on procedure in progress and keep conversation appropriate to setting.
  • Handle specimens according to policy.
  • Prioritize tasks and utilize non-direct care time efficiently.
  • Help others.
Requirements
  • Certificate of completion of a surgical technician vocational program or documentation of equivalent training.
  • Washington Surgical Technologist Registration upon hire.
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 6 months of experience in a hospital operating room.
About Providence

Providence is a comprehensive health care organization serving more people, advancing best practices, and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.


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