Surgical Technologist

About the role

Pride Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support our client’s medical facility in Everett, WA 98201. This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Reports adverse or unexpected developments to the surgeon and departmental management.
• Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to hospital 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.
• Completes education competencies promptly.

Requirements

• High school graduate and completion of an ORT program with one year clinical experience as an ORT, or previous experience as an ORT with on-the-job training documented to the hospital’s satisfaction.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Washington State Surgical Technologist (ST) license required.

Qualifications

• Experience in multiple specialties

Skills

• Understanding of surgical asepsis
• Knowledge of operating room procedures
• Ability to maintain aseptic technique
• Ability to assist with surgical procedures
• Communication skills

Benefits

Includes comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pay

$30-$33/hr. On W-2 without benefits *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Schedule

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

Office Hours

06:55 AM-5:30 PM

Additional Information

Location: Everett, WA 98201
Job Type: 3+ month contract to hire
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.