Surgical Technologist - Plastic Surgery

• Serves in the scrub role during assigned procedures.
• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instruction.
• Maintains supply of fluids and medications labeled and ready for use during operation.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation within scope of practice.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and facilitates the progress of the surgical procedure.
• Effectively coordinates equipment, supplies and instrumentation according to surgeon’s preference cards. Collaborates with members of the surgical team in the updating and maintenance of preference cards.
• Functions competently within multiple specialty areas and serves in a flexible scrub role with minimal notice.
• Recognizes age and size of patient as a relevant factor & applies appropriate skills in preparation for surgical intervention.
• Assists team members with positioning, moving and transporting patients.
• Facilitates room turnover.
• Assists with draping of patient.
• Anticipates surgeons needs in supplies and instrumentation.
• Applies knowledge of good sterile technique.
• Collaborates with circulating nurse to up-hold AORN standards as adopted by First Hill Surgery Center Policies and Procedures.
• Initiates and maintains accurate sponge, sharps and instrument counts as defined in policy and procedures.
• Handles equipment appropriately and is familiar with operation and location of equipment. Maintains skills in use of specialized equipment.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all health team members.
• Communicates procedure progress/problems to circulating nurse.
• Concentrates on procedure in progress and keeps conversation appropriate to setting.
• Handles specimens according to policy.
• Prioritizes tasks. Utilizes non-direct care time efficiently. Helps others.
• The shifts for the position: four 10-hour shifts per week, 6:45am to 5:15pm (up to five late days/month)
• This is a 3-month contract position
   

• Graduate from a school of surgical technology
• Active BLS certification
• 1 year of plastic surgery experience
• Registered as a Surgical Technician in Washington State

• Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Investment Accounts
• Career and educational tools within our Ingenovis ACT (Advocacy) Program

Salary : $30 - $35