Surgery Tech I - Non Certified

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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• Performs all duties outlined in the Surgical Technologist job description and the attached surgical procedure list for entry
  level, proficient, and expert practitioners.
• Proficient in surgical procedures in a variety of services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the various surgical equipment, instrumentation, suture, and stapling devices.
• Provide patient care applying principles of asepsis.
• Maintains a clean, neat, efficient and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Function within legal limitations and scope of practice.
• Recognize own limitations and seek assistance accordingly.
• Identify structure/function of body parts and common disorders.
• Assist team members by setting up/maintaining sterile field; break down room following a case.
• Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Locate supplies and equipment.
• Report and recognize faulty equipment/unsafe conditions.
• Accurately performs all sponge, needle and instrument counts at appropriate times.
• Saves and properly identifies all specimens according to department policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner. Comply with hospital
  standards, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate own physical health/emotional stability.
• Handle stress in a positive manner and maintain emotional control.
• Complies with call-in times and policies. Respond quickly when on call.
• Maintain good personal/professional appearance.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in or Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license.
• May consider LPN if trained in the scrubbing role – dependent upon experience and knowledge base.
• Certified in CPR.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

• Not specified.

• Walking – O
  
• Sitting/Standing – C
  
• Reaching: Shoulder height – F
  
• Reaching: Above shoulder height – F
  
• Reaching: Below shoulder height – O
  
• Climbing – O
  
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – F
  
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
  
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – O
  
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less – F
  
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
  
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds – F
  
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less – F
  
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
  
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds – O
  
• Crawling/Kneeling – O
  
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching – F
  
• Twisting/Turning – F
  
• Repetitive Movement – F

• Call is a mandatory requirement of the position.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

• Unprotected Heights – No
  
• Heat – No
  
• Cold – No
  
• Mechanical Hazards – Yes
  
• Hazardous Substances – Yes
  
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
  
• Lighting – Yes
  
• Noise –Yes
  
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – Yes
  
• Infectious Diseases – Yes