Surgical Technologist - Part Time

About the job

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane is hiring a part-time surgical technologist for its ambulatory surgery center. The technologist prepares operating rooms and instruments, keeps the sterile field and assists surgeons and the surgical team during a range of orthopedic procedures.

What you'll do

• Prepare instruments and supplies for each case, using preference cards and the surgery schedule
• Anticipate what the surgeon needs and hand over the right items quickly
• Use equipment and supplies cost-effectively, keep them in good condition and report concerns
• Help turn rooms over quickly and get cases started on time
• Scrub, gown and glove yourself and others using aseptic technique
• Do sponge and needle counts with the RN for each procedure
• Handle and dispose of biohazards properly and follow standard precautions
• Run the autoclave and document the results

What you need

• Washington State surgical technologist registration
• BLS
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program
• Ability to solve problems and think critically in high-stress situations

Preferred

• Previous surgical technologist experience, though it is not required

Schedule

• Day shift, part-time, 20 hours a week as two 10-hour days
• No nights, weekends or major holidays

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability and life coverage, plus AFLAC options
• A health savings account, an employee assistance program and an employee discount
• A 401k with an employer match and profit sharing after 1 year
• PTO and 7 paid holidays