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Proliance Surgeons, Inc.

Surgical Technologist (Surg / Scrub Tech)

Proliance Surgeons, Inc., Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States, 98043


Surgical Technologist (Surg / Scrub Tech)

Center for Outpatient Spine and Joint Surgery, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States of America Job Description

Posted Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM Position Summary The Surgical Technologist in the ASC provides technical hands-on support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery. Key Duties and Responsibilities Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience. Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff. Properly handle the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on requests and patterns. Monitor maintenance of the sterile field. Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for the procedure. Ensure that equipment is functioning properly. Monitor use of all supplies and assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used. Participate in continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes. Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center. Take an active role on committees within the department. Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety. Education/Experience Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program Certified Surgical Technologist preferred Current State licensure and CPR Two years of direct experience is desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill in using a computer Knowledge of applicable specialties Ability to remain objective in various situations Exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physicians, and staff Ability to multi-task Skill in organizing and reporting accurate and complete information Understanding of confidentiality/HIPAA Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff Ability to communicate clearly Consistency and timeliness in attendance Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions. Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity is required for use of a computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

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