WA-OR Tech 08

This position is a 13week contract 32 hours a week 8 hour Primarily day shift hours do vary according to the OR schedule and there will be oncall hours . Holidays are normally off unless you are oncall. Must have a current WA license and BLS. We are located close to the PNW beaches and the Olympic National Forrest. POSITION OVERVIEWThe Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides necessary support to the OR PACU and Day Surgery areas. He/she keeps assigned areas clean sanitary aseptic and attractive by following department cleaning procedures. The CST assists the staff with preparation of equipment and supplies needed for procedures. He/she may be asked to assist with clerical or other nonnursing administrative duties related to the department. The CST assumes other duties as assigned by the Director or designee. ACCOUNTABILITYAccountable to: Director of Surgical Services or in the absence of the Director is responsible to the Surgery Charge RN. POSITION REQUIREMENTS1. Current certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists required2. Minimum one year hospital surgical background preferred3. High School graduate or equivalent (GED)4. Successful completion of Surgical Technologist Course or equivalent experience5. Possess a basic and thorough knowledge of the functions and philosophies of the OR Department6. Demonstrate knowledge of asepsis and sterile techniques7. Ability to work swiftly and skillfully under stressful circumstances8. Ability to work with a myriad of physicians9. Demonstrate a working knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment10. Ability to lift forty (40) pounds from floor to waist and from chair to bed level.11. Ability to pull fifty (50) pounds from stretcher to bed12. Ability to push fifty (50) pound stretcher 300 feet13. Ability to lift five (5) pounds overhead14. Demonstrates accurate judgment and decisionmaking ability consistent with Surgical Technologists knowledge and skills

Shift: Primarily dayshift hours vary to OR schedule.

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: OR Technologist

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