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Surgery Tech Certified - FMC OR (.9… at EvergreenHealth · Kirkland
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Wage Range: $36.63 - $60.44 per hour
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EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle. EvergreenHealth is a public hospital district that improves the health of our patients every day with award-winning, high-quality care, services and absolute patient safety. Our exceptionally high standards and dedication to quality are recognized in the inspiring stories of our patients and have earned us recognition as a Healthgrades Top 50 Hospital in Clinical Excellence, placing EvergreenHealth in the top 1% for six years in a row. We are searching for an experienced Surgery Tech (Scrub Tech) to join our Family Maternity Center OR team! The Surgery Tech - Certified works as a member of the patient care team focusing on the procedural care needs.
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 surgeons instructions
- Remains alert 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.
- Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
- 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 American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification at time of hire.
DESIRED for the position:
- Two (2) years of Surgical Tech experience,
- Recent L&D experience preferred
Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 21. Union Membership is optional.