Surgical Tech Certified - Labor and Delivery Triage Postpartum - *$10,000 HiringBonus*

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Everett
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description



Providence is calling a Surgical Tech Certified (0.75 FTE, Night Shift) to work for Labor & Delivery Triage at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, WA.



A Surgical Tech Certified provides patient care within scope of practice including scrub duties for surgical procedures. Participates in standby and call schedules.



In this position you will:

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• Demonstrates age specific patient care considerations for the population served: * Demonstrates application of knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, psychosocial, patient and family education areas based on PEMC age specific care competency assessment tool.
  
  
• Plans, organizes and performs as a surgical scrub technologist: * Collects and prepares equipment, instruments and supplies necessary for surgical procedures. * Sets up sterile field with instruments, sutures, blades, electrosurgical equipment, suction, prosthesis and solutions needed for procedures according to established procedures. * Continually maintains neat and orderly sterile field as dictated by the sequence of the procedure. * Discards all used sponges into proper receptacle as per accepted practice to ensure accurate count and avoid contamination of others. * Counts sponges, needles, sharps, instruments and other items with circulator to ensure accuracy and compliance with policy. * Keeps an accurate count of all counted items during procedures. Maintains an accurate account of the amount of irrigation used during a procedure. * Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedures.
  
  
• Communicates updates for procedures and surgeon preference cards: * All pertinent information is communicated to the RN specialist.
  
  
• Practices cost containment: * Checks for discarded instruments prior to disposing of them according to established procedures. * Follows instructions regarding the opening and utilization of packages.
  
  
• Supports unit/department quality improvement and maintains personal professional work performance: * Participates in all staff meetings and mandatory in services and training programs to ensure continued understanding of all departmental policies, procedures and performance improvement processes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Required qualifications for this position include:
  
  
  
  
  
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  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist training program - Surgical Technology.
    
    
  • Surgical Technologist State Registration.
    
    
  • CPR is required.
    
    
  • Surgical Technician Certification is required.
    
    
    
    
    
    Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    
    
    
    
    
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    • Prior experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care facility.
      
      
      
      
      
      About the hospital you will serve.
      
      
      
      Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, WA is the state's most award-winning hospital for medical care; having received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row. Our new state-of-the-art 12 story hospital tower and the implementation of an electronic medical records system will significantly enhance our patient's experience throughout the continuum of care.
      
      
      
      The hospital is located in Snohomish County on the Sound and close to the mountains, so outdoor activities such as snow skiing, kayaking, and golfing are at your doorstep. The communities in Snohomish have all the comforts and appeal of small towns, with historical districts, beautiful homes, interesting boutiques, and unique restaurants, yet the city life of Seattle and Bellevue are just 30 minutes south, while the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, BC lies only 2 hours north.
      
      
      
      About Providence
      
      At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
      
      Requsition ID: P350021
      Company: Providence Jobs
      Job Category: Surgical/Perioperative Services
      Job Function: Clinical Care
      Schedule: Part time
      Shift: Night
      Career Track: Clinical Support
      Department: 3002 LAB AND DEL SVCS PCFC
      Address: WA Everett 916 Pacific Ave
      
      Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
      

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