Surgery Tech Fmc Or Per Diem

Wage Range: $27.03 - $45.13 per hour
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Job Summary:
EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle. EvergreenHealth is a public hospital district that improves the health of our patients every day with award-winning, high-quality care, services and absolute patient safety. Our patient care is recognized by Healthgrades, which named EvergreenHealth one of America's 50 Best Hospital for 2021 and a 100 Best Hospital for 2017-2020. The Leapfrog Group has given EvergreenHealth an "A" rating for patient safety. We are searching for an experienced Surgery Tech (Scrub Tech) to join our Family Maternity Center OR team! The Surgery Tech-Certified works as a member of the patient care team focusing on the procedural care needs.

Primary Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs all counts as defined in the OR policies and procedures measured by documentation on the OR record.
• Anticipates the surgical routine and acts proactively according to surgeon’s instructions
• Handles records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
• Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand per standardize set ups.
• Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.
• Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Asks appropriate questions to enhance the care of the patient
• Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
• Remains alert and demonstrate an ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
• Participates in patient safety activities including pre-surgical pause.
• Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes.
• Identifies sterility of instruments knows all indicator parameters.
• Demonstrates close attention to detail regarding aseptic technique at all times.
• Handles medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.

DESIRED for the position:

• Previous Surgical Tech experience

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

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 21. Union Membership is optional.