Surgical Technologist

Pride Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support our client’s medical facility in Seattle, WA 98104. This is a 3 month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Specific Duties:

• Position in this function is responsible for working with the surgical team to ensure that quality care is given to the patient. Works with team members in providing assistance to the Surgeon by being familiar with the surgical procedure, instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
• Assists in the assessment, planning and implementation of care given to the surgical patient
• Demonstrates ability to use supplies, equipment and instruments appropriately
• Follows strict principles of aseptic technique both in procedures and in processing of equipment and instrumentation
• Demonstrates competence in assisting with surgical procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures, regulatory agency requirements, quality improvement process, facility and departmental policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrates knowledge of Universal Precautions
• Participates in the identification and implementation of improvements in the delivery of quality care. Responds expediently and courteously to requests for help from patients and staff
• Uses judgment in seeking consultation from the circulating Nurse and other unit Nursing staff
• Maintains composure and initiates emergency care as appropriate according to ACLS guidelines
• Works with team members in the selection of supplies, instrumentation and equipment needed for patient care
• Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prior surgical tech experience preferred in orthopedics, general surgery, gyn, urology, ENT, Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologists
• Current AHA – BLS Certification, current surgical tech registration in WA state

Preferred Education. Experience & Skills

• At least one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Additional Information:

• Location: Seattle, WA 98104
• Job Type: 3 months contract to hire
• Schedule: - Monday-Friday 8 am – 6 pm
• Office Hours: 8 am – 6 pm
• Pay Range: $30-$32/hr. on W2 without benefits

#PHCUHGClinical $250

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.