Surgery Technician II - Certified

About the role

Functions as vital member of the OR team assuming responsibility for the scrub position during surgical intervention. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and Central Washington Hospital policies and procedures. Position Reports To: Surgical Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner: display courtesy at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician related information.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and practices.
• Proficient in surgical procedures in a variety of services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the various surgical equipment and surgical instrumentation.
• Afford in the preceptor role in the training of students, new and current staff members to ensure success-in conjunction with the Clinical Manager.
• Afford setup/maintenance of sterile field; break down room following a case.
• Demonstrates proper use of instruments, suture and stapling devices.
• Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
• Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Prepares instrumentation, supplies and equipment according to surgeon preference card and procedure.
• Report and recognize faulty equipment/unsafe conditions.
• Accurately performs all sponge, needle and instrument counts at appropriate times.
• Saves and properly identifies all specimens according to department policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
• Participate in orientation of new employees; assist other OR personnel in learning new equipment/procedures.
• Identify problem area of unit and equipment and deal with them appropriately.
• Attend educational/information activities/attend minimum of 75% of staff meeting.
• Complies with call-in times and policies. Respond quickly when on call.
• Maintain good personal/professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license.
• National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists within one year of hire and recertification as needed.
• May consider LPN if trained in the scrubbing role – dependent upon experience and knowledge base.
• Certified in CPR and recertified annually.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking - OSitting/Standing - CReaching: Shoulder Height - FReaching: Above shoulder height - FReaching: Below shoulder height - OClimbing - Not specifiedPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - FPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - OLifting: 25 pounds or less - FLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FLifting: Over 50 pounds - OCrawling/Kneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - FTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - F

Physical Exposures

• Unprotected Heights - NoHeat - NoCold - NoMechanical Hazards - YesHazardous Substances - YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - YesLighting - Bright