Certified Surgery Tech - Surgery (Per Diem)
Description
Wage Range: $32.68 - $54.53 per hour plus per diem premium
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Job Summary
Works with the surgical team to deliver patient care during surgery.
Works with the surgical team to deliver patient care during surgery.
Primary Duties:
- Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
- Demonstrates close attention to detail regarding aseptic technique at all times.
- Performs all counts as defined in the OR policies and procedures measured by documentation on the OR record.
- Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand per standardize set ups.
- Identifies sterility of instruments knows all indicator parameters.
- Anticipates the surgical routine and acts proactively according to surgeon’s instructions
- Remains and demonstrate an ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
- Asks appropriate questions to enhance the care of the patient
- Handles medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.
- Handles records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
- Participates in patient safety activities including pre-surgical pause.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience
REQUIRED for the position:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Must be registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.
- Must have and maintain NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Certification.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
DESIRED for the position:
- 2 years of Surgical Tech experience
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
- Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
- Free parking
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Union membership is optional.