Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologis for the Operating Room at Sacred heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon.

• Role: Full-time Surgical Technologist
• Schedule: 1.0 FTE working four 10-hour evening shifts each week, 0845-1915
• Unit: 26 OR suites with 22 Main ORs, 2 CVORs, 2 Hybrid
• Special Features: Robotics**,** Da Vinci Robots IV and 5
• Hospital: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a 350 bed hospital, level II trauma center

Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a beautiful hospital situated along the Mckenzie River in Springfield, Oregon. Located an hour from the Pacific Ocean and 2 hours South of Portland, Oregon, Springfield and its sister city Eugene are adventure-driven destinations. Find yourself hiking to spectacular waterfalls, enjoying the nearby ocean beaches, rafting and kayaking in white water, cycling through wine country or along the many miles of bicycle paths. In addition to year around outdoor activities, you’ll find a wide array of educational opportunities, cultural activities, and sporting events, at the University of Oregon, Museums of Art and Natural History, and the Hult Center for Performing Arts.

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We offer you:

• A current wage range of $41.67 – $58.31 (hourly rate dependent upon related work experience and terms of the AFT Technical collective bargaining agreement)
• $2.50 Evening shift differential (after 3pm)
• A 2% Annual bonus for Surgical Tech Certification
• Hiring Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• A collaborative OR team
• A mission driven healthcare system

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Surgical team during operative procedures by performing a variety of technical duties to primarily assist in responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the surgical sterile field for the operative patient.

Essential Functions

• Arrange and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team
• Understand and apply the principles of asepsis. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
• Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
• Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
• Participates in all safety initiatives. Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority AND hold a current surgical technologist certification issued by a nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists.

In lieu of above, may consider:

• Completion of a US Military Surgical Technologist Training Program and must have completed 16 hours of continuing education every two years or CST.

Experience

• Preferred: 1 year experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification (healthcare provider)

Skills

• Well organized, detail oriented and self motivated (Required)
• Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others (Required)
• Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision (Required)
• Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Understanding of operating room protocols (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.