Surgical Technologist

Specific Duties: Performs scrubbing, gowning, gloving and draping techniques as delineated in hospital policy and procedure; maintains a clean and orderly work area when performing the scrub role. Hands surgical instruments and supplies to the surgeon and the assistant intraoperatively so that the surgical team's attention remains on the operative field; anticipates the needs of the surgical team throughout the surgical procedure. Obtains and checks necessary supplies, instruments and equipment needed to meet patient and surgeon intra-operative needs, ensuring availability and function, but maintains accountability. Accepts room and surgery assignments without complaint. Applies knowledge of surgical asepsis when arranging and opening sterile surgical packs, instruments, trays and selected supplies; monitors maintenance of aseptic technique of the surgical team both preoperatively and intraoperatively (i.e., visually checks sterilization indicators, package integrity, expiration date and monitors for breaks in aseptic technique by the surgical team).Sets up operating table, mayo and instruments appropriately for the operative procedure to be performed In a timely manner to decrease surgery delays and inconvenience for patient or staff. Labels all medications on their back table, including saline and water. Prepares surgical specimens for laboratory analysis according to established procedure. Able to give relief during a case for breaks, lunch or change of shift with minimal disturbance, giving a complete report of counts, medicines and other pertinent information. Tallies the number and reports the location of drains, implants, grafts, etc., inserted intraoperatively; ensures that the circulator has all necessary information for documentation on the OR record. Reports adverse or unexpected developments to the surgeon and departmental management. Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to hospital policy and procedure. Performs duties of the surgical assistant as directed by departmental management under the supervision of the attending surgeon. Assists in the application of sterile surgical dressings, immobilizers and casts as ordered by the surgeon; maintains aseptic techniques and adheres to hospital policy ad procedure regarding infection control practices and universal precautions. Assists the team in room turnover, restocks surgical supplies, and returns equipment to proper storage area following the surgical procedure. Helps in other rooms when not busy. Provided or assists with education and orientation of new and existing staff members and students. Ensures patient and staff safety through preventive measures (i.e. transfer to OR bed, use of patient safety devices, attention to the development of potential hazards, adherence to electrical safety techniques, etc.) and implementation of hospital and departmental policy and procedure. Participates in the implementation and promotion of new policy and procedure; supports and actively seeks change to improve patient care routines and departmental function. Communicates pertinent information: surgeon requests, changes in surgeon preferences, potential safety hazards, patient care concerns, to circulating RN or nurse manager. Participates in Verbal Time Out, site verification, Laterality and X-ray verification. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care. Participates in in-service and educational programs, attends departmental staff meetings. Completes education competencies promptly.

Location: Everett, WA 98201

Job Type: 3+ month contract to hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Any 4 Days (06:55 AM-5:30 PM)

Pay Range: $30-$35/hr. On W-2 without benefits