Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Wenatchee, WA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days

Surgical Technician - Technician at Confluence Health Hospital-Central Campus (Wenatchee, WA)
 

Shift: • D/E • 3, 12’s • 36 hr wks • 0630-1900

Required: • BLS • Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology • Current Washington State Surgical Technologist license • National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists

Position 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 standards, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions: • Proficient in surgical procedures in a variety of services. • Demonstrates knowledge of the various surgical equipment and surgical instrumentation. • Assist team members by setting up/maintaining sterile field. • Demonstrates proper use of instruments, suture and stapling devices. • Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment. • Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining, returning, cleaning, disposing of equipment. • Prepares 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.