Surgical Technologist - The Everett Clinic, $5000.00 Sign On Bonus, Edmonds, WA
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Edmonds
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and your life's best work.(sm) -
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Surgical Tech is responsible for working with the surgical team to
insure 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. -
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Primary Responsibilities: -
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. -
Assumes the responsibility of a Scrub Nurse. -
Functions as the Sterile Assistant to the Surgeon. -
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.
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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 Body 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 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. -
Works with team members in the processing of sterile supplies,
instruments and equipment and their replacement to proper areas.
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Assists Anesthesia staff as requested. -
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. -
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in. -
Required Qualifications: -
Graduation from a post high school education program or associates
degree
Registered with the state of WA after graduation from an approved
surgical tech program
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Preferred Qualifications: -
CST Certification -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for
the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
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To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment -
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Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler
and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all
aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier
world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We
bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health
care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and
accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams
to help solve important challenges. -
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. -
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -
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