Surgical Technologist (Ortho Scrub Tech)

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. 

Work Schedule: 30-40hrs per week, Mondays and Fridays required + 1-2 additional weekdays, 6:30 AM-5:00 PM or 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. We are open to the later shift for someone who can stay to finish cases as needed. Five 8-hour shifts per week will also be considered, if desired.

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.
• Set up and maintain the sterile field, instruments, implants, and equipment for orthopedic procedures
  Scrub cases and anticipate surgeon needs throughout the procedure
  Verify instrument sets, loaner trays, and implants are complete and ready before the case
  Follow and help maintain surgeon preference cards
  Support efficient room turnover and on-time first case starts
  Identify and communicate instrument, equipment, or supply issues proactively to SPD, vendor reps, and leadership
  Maintain compliance with AAAHC, CMS, and Washington State DOH standards

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred
• Current State licensure and CPR
  Experienced orthopedic scrub tech - sports medicine (wrist, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle arthroscopy), total joints (shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle), hand cases, foot and ankle cases, ortho spine (endoscopic lumbar, open lumbar, cervical fusions, and disc arthroplasty)
  ASC (ambulatory surgery center) experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and anticipate surgeon needs
  Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across OR, SPD, anesthesia, and vendor teams
  Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• 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.