PRN Surgical Technologist

About the role

MultiCare Surgery Center - NeoSpine, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is conveniently located off of S Meridian and 15th Ave SW in Puyallup, Washington. This center features two procedure rooms and includes specialties such as pain management and spine.

Responsibilities

• Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery.
• Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.
• Prepares for surgical procedures.
• Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments.
• Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
• Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs.
• Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
• Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases.
• Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS required.
• Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• Requires manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• Requires conscientious, organized, and orderly behavior and ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Level I: 0-3 years of experience; Standard: 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.
• State Specific Certification Requirements: In TX, CT, ID, MA, NV, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, VA a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following:
• Completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds active certification as a surgical technologist by NBSTSA, NCCT, or another state‑approved program.
• Completed appropriate training program for surgical technology in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service.
• Was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.
• Is in service with the federal government, performing duties related to that service.
• Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.