Salary Range
$32.12 - $51.72
Summary
Functions as 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: Surgical Services Manager
Essential Functions
- Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner: display courtesy at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician related information.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct and practices.
- Proficient in surgical procedures in a variety of services.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the various surgical equipment and surgical instrumentation.
- Performs in the preceptor role in the training of students, new and current staff members to ensure success-in conjunction with the Clinical Manager.
- Assist team members by setting up/maintaining sterile field; break down room following a case.
- Demonstrates proper use of instruments, suture and stapling devices.
- Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
- Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
- Prepares instrumentation, supplies and equipment according to surgeon preference card and procedure.
- 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.
- Participate in orientation of new employees; assist other OR personnel in learning new equipment/procedures.
- Identify problem area of unit and equipment and deal with them appropriately.
- Attend educational/information activities/attend minimum of 75% of staff meeting.
- 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:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
- Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license.
- National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists within one year of hire and recertification as needed.
- May consider LPN if trained in the scrubbing role - dependent upon experience and knowledge base.
- Certified in CPR and recertified annually.
- Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
Desired:
Physical/Sensory Demands
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:- Walking - O
- Sitting/Standing - C
- Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
- Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
- Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
- Climbing - Not specified
- 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
Working Conditions:- Call is a mandatory requirement of this position.
Job Classification:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position:- Unprotected Heights - No
- Heat - No
- Cold - No
- Mechanical Hazards - Yes
- Hazardous Substances - Yes
- Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
- Lighting - Bright
