Technician Medical I - Wenatchee, WA, United States - Confluence Health

Description

We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.

Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Generous Retirement Plans
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Shift Differential

Up to $5,000 sign on bonus**
Directly assist the surgeon during a surgical procedure and to provide staff support to the Surgery Department.

Assists the department in providing service excellence and quality patient care by performing a variety of specialized and non-specialized tasks and skills.

Is flexible in assisting others in surgical department as needed.

Prepares sterile field by arranging drapes, cautery and suction. Monitors sterile field at all times for break in technique.
# Cleans the operative field continually during the case to remove old sponges and suture ends.
# Coordinates specimen identification and handling with the physician and circulating nurse as directed by the department policy and procedure.
# Continually observes closely and anticipates any special problems and equipment or supply needs as the case progresses.
# Is flexible in working hours. Understands that overtime is common in the OR environment. Takes active role as a specialty coordinator if assigned by that unit's supervisor. Adheres to all of the policies and procedures of the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center Surgical Department, as well as those that are pertinent to their department.
# Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.
Surgical Tech training from an accredited surgical 1-2 years of previous surgical scrub tech experience.
Washington State Surgical Tech Registration.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, basic surgical technique re: procedures done in a surgical department, and of names, functioning and use of instruments, equipment and sutures used.

Position requires the ability to relate effectively with co-workers, physicians and staff and function as part of a team.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Possesses good organizational and phone skills.
Has ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
Has the ability to instruct students or other surgical department staff.
Must be flexible and adaptable in assignments and hours.

Computer skills and ability to type helpful.

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Requires a combination of working alone and also working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times and some overtime may be involved.


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Mechanical Hazards – Yes