Tech-Surgical-PRN

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES

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• Assesses the needs of the patient and provide supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriate to the patient, surgeon, and procedure. @R
• Ensures the resources are available to implement the plan of care during the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills appropriate to implement the step-by-step process of specific surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication skills in all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrates professional accountability.

THIS IS A UNION POSITION :

$23.93 - $40.27

This is designated as a safety-sensitive position*

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES

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• Actively participates in committees to improve patient care
• Actively participates in additional assignments within the department
• Acts as mentor and preceptor for new personnel
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

LOURDES HEALTH NETWORK REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES

• Is responsible for becoming knowledgeable and compliant with Department, Hospital, Fire / Safety / Disaster, Educational requirements and Personnel Policies.
• Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and maintains confidentiality standard.
• Demonstrates support and adherence to the Mission and Values Statement of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as an agent of Lourdes Health Network.
• Participates and supports the Continuous Quality Improvement process and provides optimum customer service.
• Is responsible for development and implementation of self-management skills.

EDUCATION

1. Education : Graduate from accredited program for Surgical Technologist preferred.

2. Population Specifics : Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population of patients served in Surgical Services.

3. Experience : Preferred : Minimum of one (1) year in a surgical setting.

Required : Documented education in sterile technique and instrumentation appropriate to the procedures performed at Lourdes Medical Center.

4. Required Certifications : Current Registered Surgical Technologist in Washington State. Current BLS Certification.

5. Preferred Certifications : National Surgical Technologist Certification.

6. Other : Bilingual and / or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)