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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Representative group<\/th>\nJob codes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU LOCAL 925 Healthcare Prof\/Lab Tech<\/td>\n18430 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)
\n22607 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WFSE HMC<\/td>\n18716 (NE S WFSE HMC)
\n22780 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assist clinical staff in a variety of operative procedures. Obtain, assemble and arrange sterile instruments and supplies used for surgical procedures; pass appropriate instruments, sutures and supplies to surgeon during procedures; and maintain patient safety throughout perioperative care.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general direction, prepare operating room for surgical procedures; obtain, assemble and arrange sterile instruments; and anticipate and pass instruments, sutures and supplies required during operative procedures.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prepare operating room prior to procedures by selecting sterile instruments from autoclave and\/or sterile containers, arranging appropriate instruments for specific procedures, and arranging required equipment;<\/p>\n

Maintain aseptic technique;<\/p>\n

Anticipate and pass instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedures;<\/p>\n

Count and document supplies used during procedures;<\/p>\n

Assist with equipment preparation;<\/p>\n

Assist with draping patients;<\/p>\n

Assist with gowning and gloving physicians;<\/p>\n

Assist with clean up after procedures;<\/p>\n

Assist with dressing application and patient transfer;<\/p>\n

Participate in training and orienting students and staff;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program AND one year of experience assisting clinical staff in a variety of operative procedures in an operating room environment.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

06\/19\/1975: New Class
\n01\/15\/1981: Revise Class
\n07\/02\/1990: Revise MQ
\n11\/12\/1993: Revise Class
\n05\/09\/2003: Revise MQ
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion
\n01\/01\/2020: SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles added effective 01\/01\/2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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