Certified Surgical Technologist - $25-42 per hour

Previous experience as a Registered Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant in a health care setting or EMT Certification.

Washington State RNA, CNA, EMT Certification or completion of a Medical Assistant program.

AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.

Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and immediately execute directions.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

Demonstrates the ability to work without supervision.

Demonstrates responsible behavior, initiative, confidentiality, and good relational skills.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups served.

Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.

Successful completion of the pre-hire Work Steps evaluation for Surgical Services Technician.

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

Assists with assessment data collection per unit/department standard.

Assists with the plan of care as directed by the RN or Anesthesiologist.

Assists other staff members as requested, turning, lifting, holding, positioning, transferring and ambulating patients.

Assist with the preparation of specimens for sending to Pathology.

Assists with admitting duties as needed.

Performs to standard unit and department procedures.

Performs to standard unit-specific equipment.

Performs to standard communication system.

Performs to standard hospital information system.

Performs to standard patient transfer and transport.

Performs to standard patient ADL's and comfort measured.

Room turnover as directed.

Disinfects beds/stretchers and changes linen on beds/stretchers.

Transports equipment, instruments, supplies, specimens, and other items as required.

Assists in maintaining optimal physical environment for patients.

Assists in keeping work area, equipment, and supplies clean and in order.

Maintains security for patient's belongings when handling them and notifies the RN of same.

Responds to all calls for assistance to all/or any operating room or unit within Surgical Services.

Maintains supply of compressed gas cylinders and exchanges them as needed.

Cleans blanket warmers and supply carts as required.

Assures that all equipment and supplies located in the OR's are properly stocked and in working order.