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SURGICAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Confluence Health
Wenatchee, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Salary Range : 18.20 - $28.76

Overview :

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. 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
  • CH Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Shift Differential

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Summary :

  • 2000 Sign On Bonus for External Hires
  • with one-year commitment to Confluence Health
  • Responsible for supporting the surgical patient flow by assisting the surgery staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or surgical technologist. Scope of responsibility includes but is not limited to patient safety and satisfaction, assuring resources are readily available for each case, planning for next case needs, stocking core, ORs, supply, linen and other carts, sterilizing immediate use instruments, assisting with patient care, cleaning and preparing OR suite, and transporting of patients for perioperative services. Participates in process improvement, team building and respects hospital policies and procedures. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and Central Washington Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

    Position Reports To : Surgical Services Manager

    Essential Functions :

  • Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner : display courtesy at all times.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician related information.
  • Demonstrate a pleasing disposition and sensitivity to visitors', families, and co-workers' needs.
  • Complete case carts upon arrival from CS and places in proximity to assigned OR.
  • Monitor the OR tracking screen for scheduling changes.
  • Transport patients and obtain patient beds as requested.
  • Clean and prepare ORs between surgical procedures.
  • Using proper body mechanics, assemble positioning equipment in accordance with recommended manufacturers direction such as but not limited to OSI table, shoulder chair, OR beds.
  • Monitor supply inventory, order and restock central cores and outlying storage locations as volume dictates :
  • Prioritize requests and required supplies and equipment based on level of need (emergent, urgent, elective).
  • Perform daily biological testing for each core autoclave and document results in log. If a positive result occurs, notify charge nurse and redo the test. If a second positive occurs, notify the charge nurse and post an out of order note on autoclave.
  • Sterilize requested immediate use instruments and load autoclave in prescribed manner, set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized. Complete appropriate documentation record prior to sterilization; read and initial autoclave graph and log to verify that all requirements have been met.
  • Inform Manager and Charge Nurse of instrument and / or equipment failure.
  • Observe Standard Precautions (gloves, gown, mask, eye protection) when handling any hazardous / bio material.
  • Perform other related duties as required such as but not limited to monitoring expiration dates, filling specimen containers with formalin.
  • Deliver specimens and cultures to lab; pick up blood products as requested.
  • Monitor and manage cleanliness of lounges, work areas and returns dishes to food services.
  • Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

    Qualifications : Required :

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Must be a team-oriented, self-starting individual able to work under demanding situations.
  • Must be currently certified in CPR and recertified annually.
  • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
  • Desired :

  • ORT program.
  • 2 years Central Service experience or related field or formal training as Central Service Technician.
  • Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, understand sterilization procedures, infection control requirements, and a basic knowledge of surgical procedures, terminology, equipment, and instruments.
  • Word processing experience.
  • Physical / Sensory Demands :

    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.

    Physical / Sensory Demands For This Position :

  • Walking - F
  • Sitting / Standing - F
  • Reaching : Shoulder Height - F
  • Reaching : Above shoulder height - O
  • Reaching : Below shoulder height - O
  • Climbing - O
  • Pulling / Pushing : 25 pounds or less - F
  • Pulling / Pushing : 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  • Pulling / Pushing : Over 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting : 25 pounds or less - F
  • Lifting : 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  • Lifting : Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying : 25 pounds or less - F
  • Carrying : 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  • Carrying : Over 50 pounds - O
  • Crawling / Kneeling - O
  • Bending / Stooping / Crouching - F
  • Twisting / Turning - O
  • Repetitive Movement - O
  • Working Conditions :

  • Call is a mandatory requirement of the position.
  • Job Classification :

  • FLSA : Non-exempt
  • Hourly / Salary : Hourly
  • Physical Exposures For This Position :

  • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - Yes
  • Cold - Yes
  • Mechanical Hazards - Yes
  • Hazardous Substances - Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting - Yes
  • Lighting - Yes
  • Noise - Yes
  • Ionizing / Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes
  • Salary : $18 - $29

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