Attleboro, Washington6 days ago
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more: Stand / walk Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%: Lift up to 50 lbs Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions Exposure to Extreme Cold or Heat (Non-Weather) Risk of Radiation Exposure to flammable, explosive, gases Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals Exposure to dust or other irritants Exposure to grease or oils Exposure to hot or noisy equipment Exposure to humid or wet conditions (non-weather) Exposure to a moderate noise level Vision Requirements: Close vision Distance vision Color vision Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses Face shields Surgical mask Gowns Gloves One or more of the following: Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical teachnologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commisson for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons an d the Association of Surgical Technologists Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013 Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained the certified surgical teachnologist certification. Anticipates surgeon needs Maintains surgeon's preference cards Processes all instruments and equipment for the operating room Performs surgical counts Passes supplies, equipment, or instruments Prepares and cuts suture material Transfers, but not administer, drugs within the sterile field Assists in counting sponges, needles, supplies and instruments with an operating room circulator Performs specimen handling Assists in room turnover Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1 – 5 years previous preferred Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers.