Job Description
Description Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State. At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more Check out our main career site for more details at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers Be Part of Who We Are Seattle Orthopedic Surgery Center, a division of Proliance surgeons, has an immediate opening for a full time, experienced Surgical Technologist for our busy 9 surgeon, 3 operating room surgery center. Orthopedic experience is preferred. We have a team approach and pride ourselves on working together to provide excellent care to all our patients. We are centrally located in the Wallingford neighborhood within walking distance to many restaurants and coffee shops. This role does not require nights, weekends, or holidays. Position Summary The Surgical Technologist in the ASC provides technical hands-on support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery. Key Duties and Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist include, but are not limited to: • Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience. • Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff. • Properly handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. • Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on requests and patterns. • Constantly monitoring for maintenance of the sterile field. • Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for the procedure. • Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly. • Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used. • Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes. • Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center. • Take an active role on committees within the department. • Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety. Education/Experience • Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program • Certified Surgical Technologist preferred • Current State licensure and CPR • Two years of direct experience is desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Problem solving skills • Skill in using a computer • Knowledge of applicable specialties • Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective • Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff • Ability to multi-task • Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete • Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff • Ability to communicate clearly • Consistency and timeliness in attendance Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.