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Proliance Surgeons, Inc.

Surgical Technologist (scrub tech)

Proliance Surgeons, Inc., Lakewood, Washington, us, 98496


Puget Sound Orthopedics ASC, Lakewood, Washington, United States of AmericaJob Description

Posted Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00 AMPosition SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesWork 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.Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on requests and patterns.Constantly monitor for maintenance of the sterile field.Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for the procedure.Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly.Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.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 risk to patients and others and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.Education/ExperienceGraduation from an accredited surgical technology programCertified Surgical Technologist preferredCurrent State licensure and CPRTwo years of direct experience is desiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSkill in using a computerKnowledge of applicable specialtiesAbility to remain objective in given situationsAbility to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physicians, and staffAbility to multi-taskSkill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and completeUnderstanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAAAbility to maintain composure in stressful situationsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staffAbility to communicate clearlyConsistency and timeliness in attendanceWork Environment/Physical DemandsThe 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 the 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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