The Registered Surgical Technician facilitates invasive procedures by preparing and providing necessary surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining the sterile field and anticipating team needs. Responsibilities include functioning as a scrub person, performing accounting procedures, cleaning instruments, and adhering to established protocols for sterilization and supply distribution.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include current Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration and obtaining AHA BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Preferred qualifications include one year of perioperative services and sterile processing experience, along with basic computer skills in programs like Microsoft Word and Excel.
The Registered Surgical Technician facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
This position maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.
STANDARD EXPECTATIONS Promotes a Positive Working Environment Conducts oneself in line with organization’s mission, values and standards of behavior.
Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.
Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
Communicates Effectively Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
Responds to communications in a timely manner.
Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively Follows procedures.
Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES General Direct Patient Care Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by: assembles supplies and equipment required for the procedure; prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure; performs accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator; assists with placement of sterile drapes; provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure; maintains an organized sterile field; ensures sterility of the field and takes corrective actions as needed; and prepares sterile dressings.
Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
Assists with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Retirement Options
Distributes medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
Adheres to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
Follows safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
Operates equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
Prepares and distributes surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
Inventories, receives, and restocks materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
Complies with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
Assists with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
Assists with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
Communication and Coordination Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as applicable.
Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
Compliance and Growth Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
Maintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Current Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration.
AHA BLS within 30 days of hire and maintained while employed.
Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).
Preferred One year of perioperative services experience and sterile processing experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position is primarily worked in a clinical environment.
The position will require the ability to lift, and carry, up to 50 pounds and push or pull over 50 pounds.
The position will require bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting and standing frequently.
Occasionally the position requires climbing, kneeling and crawling.
The position requires continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation.
All basic life functions such as hearing, seeing, speaking, standing and walking are required.
The employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT This position description describes the essential functions and qualifications for the position.
This document does not exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.
This position description is not a contract.
Your signature indicates that you have read this position description and understand the essential functions and qualifications of the position and can perform the aforementioned with or without accommodation.
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POSITION DETAILS Hours per week: 40 Employee Status: Regular Full Time Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $26.00 - $45.50 Actual pay offered will vary based on years of experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457).
Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees.
Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!
Here at WHMC we are proud of our mission to enhance the health and welfare of those we serve, and we strive every day to embody our values.
WHMC is a rural critical access hospital which is growing our presence and our services in order to improve access to care and optimize the health of our communities.
We value our patients, our community, and our employees and that is what sets us apart!
Committed to: Respect – We respect the dignity of each individual at all times.
Compassion – We demonstrate our sincere compassion to all.
Teamwork – We recognize, embrace and capitalize on the unique talents of everyone.
Stewardship – We are prudent, careful and deliberate with all resources.
Trustworthiness – We act with integrity and honor in all situations.
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