Job Description
Salary -
Overview
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.
Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.
- Retirement Plan
- Pool Differential
- Sick Leave
- Shift Differential
- Employee Assistance Program
For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Summary
Please Note : This is a pool, as needed position with no guarantee of hours.
Functions as a vital member of the OR team assuming responsibility for the scrub position during surgical intervention. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and Central Washington Hospital policies and procedures.
Position Reports To : OR Manager
Essential Functions
Performs all duties outlined in the Surgical Technologist job description and the attached surgical procedure list for entrylevel, 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 hospitalstandards, 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.Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Required :
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.Desired :
Not specified.Physical / Sensory Demands
O = Occasional, represents 1 to % or up to minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents to % or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents % to % or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical / Sensory Demands For This Position :
Walking – OSitting / Standing – CReaching : Shoulder height – FReaching : Above shoulder height – FReaching : Below shoulder height – OClimbing – OPulling / Pushing : pounds or less – FPulling / Pushing : pounds to pounds – FPulling / Pushing : Over pounds – OLifting : pounds or less – FLifting : pounds to pounds – FLifting : Over pounds – FCarrying : pounds or less – FCarrying : pounds to pounds – FCarrying : Over pounds – OCrawling / Kneeling – OBending / Stooping / Crouching – FTwisting / Turning – FRepetitive Movement – FWorking Conditions :
Call is a mandatory requirement of the position.Job Classification :
FLSA : Non-ExemptHourly / Salary : HourlyPhysical Exposures For This Position :
Unprotected Heights – NoHeat – NoCold – NoMechanical Hazards – YesHazardous Substances – YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – YesLighting – YesNoise –YesIonizing / Non-Ionizing Radiation – YesInfectious Diseases – Yes
