WA OR Surgical Technologist Days Evenings Mt Vernon Apply
Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for an OR/Surgical Technologist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
Location: Mt Vernon, WA, 98273
Assignment Start Date: 12/11/2023
13 weeks | Varied | 12-hour shift | 36 hours guaranteed weekly
The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Please contact a recruiter for full details.The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Assists surgical team in delivering direct patient care, during and after operative procedures. Cares for patients of all ages. Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the surgeon at the sterile field using the procedure following established procedures.
- Assist patient and surgeon with procedure/surgery preparation.
- Provide requested instrumentation.
- Assist RN with the preparation of the patient before the procedure following established guidelines and safety procedures.
- Prepare the operating room for the procedure to ensure patient safety.
- Ensure all required equipment and instrumentation is available in the room.
- Ensures additional supplies are available as needed.
- Set up the room based on procedure type.
- Perform post-procedure duties following established guidelines.
- Assist with room turnover, instrumentation, and equipment post-procedure processing.
- Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department-specific software applications to perform work.
- Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace.
- Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities.
- Complete all mandatory learning requirements promptly.
- Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required. Attend and actively participate in all department, team, and/or committee meetings.
- Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department, and location-specific policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or designee.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION
Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Education: High School diploma or GED required. Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or US military Operating Room training preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:
- Current Washington State Surgical Technologist registration is required.
- Current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred.
EMR System: experience preferred
Shift: Variable shift, call required, and floating as needed.
Other Skills:
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required.
- Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work.
- Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
- Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and principles of aseptic technique.
- Understanding of surgical service protocols and surgical equipment.
- Working knowledge of anatomy.
- Proficient in the use of surgical instrumentation, instrument handling, provider assistance, and room set-up/tear-down.
- Must be able to stand for long periods with constant stooping, bending, and overhead reaching.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to withstand repetitive hand movement and a tolerance for exposure to conditions of an operating room.
- Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work).
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
M-261584Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.
Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.
