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Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist in the ASC provides technical hands-on support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery.

Location: Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center (Lakewood, WA)

Schedule: 4x10s; 0645 - 1715; Monday - Friday (no weekends, no nights, no call)

Specialty: orthopedics

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist include, but are not limited to:

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
Properly handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on requests and patterns.
Constantly monitoring for maintenance of the sterile field.
Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for the procedure.
Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly.
Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.
Take an active role on committees within the department.
Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.

Education/Experience

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program
Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
Current State licensure and CPR
Two years of direct experience is desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Problem solving skills
Skill in using a computer
Knowledge of applicable specialties
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
Ability to multi-task
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
Ability to communicate clearly
Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Surgical Technologist (ortho)

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