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Job Summary
Works with the surgical team to deliver patient care during surgery.

Primary Duties:

1. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
2. Demonstrates close attention to detail regarding aseptic technique at all times.
3. Performs all counts as defined in the OR policies and procedures measured by documentation on the OR record.
4. Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand per standardize set ups.
5. Identifies sterility of instruments knows all indicator parameters.
6. Anticipates the surgical routine and acts proactively according to surgeons instructions
7. Remains and demonstrate an ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
8. Asks appropriate questions to enhance the care of the patient
9. Handles medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.
10. Handles records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
11. Participates in patient safety activities including pre-surgical pause.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIREDfor the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.
• Must have and maintain NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Certification.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

DESIREDfor the position:

• 2 years of Surgical Tech experience

Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Union membership is optional.