PeaceHealth ยท 3 weeks ago
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Springfield, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40.07/hr - $56.07/hr
1+ years expPeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist - Operating Room to assist the surgical team during operative procedures. The role is responsible for preparing and maintaining the surgical sterile field and includes various technical duties to support the surgical team.
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Hiring Manager
Tina DeHaven, RACR
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
Basic Life Support
Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others
Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision
Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications
Understanding of operating room protocols
Completion of an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority
Holds and maintains a surgical technologist certification issued by a nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists
In lieu of above, must have completed a US Military Surgical Technologist Training Program and must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years
For those who have practiced surgical technology in a health care facility in Oregon or another state or as an employee of an agency or institution of the federal government for at least two of the three years prior to January 1, 2017, certification is not required but caregiver must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years
CVOR- 2 years Cardiac Surgery OR (CVOR) CST experience
Preferred
Accredited Program Preferred: Surgical Technology or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
1 year Preferred: Experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room
Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist
Benefits
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
Expanded EAP and mental health program
Company
PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system serving both urban and rural communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Richard DeCarlo
Chief Operating Officer
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