Surgical Technologist - $25-42 per hour
Company: Valley Medical Center
Location: Renton
Posted on: January 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Valley Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a
job in Renton, Washington.Job Description & Requirements
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and
essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of
responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work
environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and
revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Surgical Services Technician
JOB OVERVIEW: A health care provider who is responsible for
checking inventory levels and stocking daily supplies as they are
received; non-critical patient care at the direction of the
Anesthesiologist or Registered Nurse. Will assist with surgery room
turnover, clean up and set up. Will communicate pertinent
information to appropriate personnel and maintain an environment
that is neat and orderly.
DEPARTMENT: Perioperative Services
WORK HOURS: As posted
REPORTS TO: Manager / Supervisor Perioperative Services
PREREQUISITES:
Previous experience as a Registered Nursing Assistant, Certified
Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant in a health care setting or
EMT Certification.
Washington State RNA, CNA, EMT Certification or completion of a
Medical Assistant program.
AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and immediately execute
directions.
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the
English language.
Demonstrates the ability to work without supervision.
Demonstrates responsible behavior, initiative, confidentiality, and
good relational skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and
emotional developments of all age groups served.
Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley
Values in daily work.
Successful completion of the pre-hire Work Steps evaluation for
Surgical Services Technician.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING
CONDITIONS:
Must be able to provide safe patient handling as defined in VMC's
Safe Patient Handling guidelines and policies to safely and
appropriately transfer or move patients (or objects) of varying
abilities, weights, and amounts of staff assistance. Must be able
to move items at waist level weight up to 70 pounds. Requires
ability to participate in team moving. Must be able to operate
patient moving equipment and patient handling devices accurately
and safely. Requires the ability to remain stationery and ability
to move for extensive periods of time as required for patient care
duties, moving patients or supplies to other units, patient
rounding, and other related duties. Requires full body range of
motion including ability to reach from floor to overhead levels,
manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
See the generic job description for Clinical Support Partner for
additional requirements.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical
Partner.
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:
Assists with assessment data collection per unit/department
standard.
Assists with the plan of care as directed by the RN or
Anesthesiologist.
Assists other staff members as requested, turning, lifting,
holding, positioning, transferring and ambulating patients.
Assist with the preparation of specimens for sending to
Pathology.
Assists with admitting duties as needed.
Performs to standard unit and department procedures.
Performs to standard unit-specific equipment.
Performs to standard communication system.
Performs to standard hospital information system.
Performs to standard patient transfer and transport.
Performs to standard patient ADL's and comfort measured.
Room turnover as directed.
Disinfects beds/stretchers and changes linen on
beds/stretchers.
Transports equipment, instruments, supplies, specimens, and other
items as required.
Assists in maintaining optimal physical environment for
patients.
Assists in keeping work area, equipment, and supplies clean and in
order.
Maintains security for patient's belongings when handling them and
notifies the RN of same.
Responds to all calls for assistance to all/or any operating room
or unit within Surgical Services.
Maintains supply of compressed gas cylinders and exchanges them as
needed.
Cleans blanket warmers and supply carts as required.
Assures that all equipment and supplies located in the OR's are
properly stocked and in working order.
UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID #2025-0111. Posted job
title: Surgical Services TechAbout Valley Medical CenterAt Valley
Medical Center, we witness the extraordinary power of life in every
facet of our work. It's a humbling and inspiring experience that
continually reinforces our purpose: caring for people. Situated
south of downtown Seattle, Valley Medical Center has been a
cornerstone of Renton since its early beginnings in 1911. As the
largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma,
we extend beyond the hospital walls, operating a network of over
forty primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics throughout
South King County.
Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health
of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect,
trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others,
both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of
a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our
community and one another. If this excites and motivates you,
consider joining our team!
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