Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

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Job Description

At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. As a Surgical Technologist at Sacred Heart Medical Center, you'll be part of a collaborative, mission driven team dedicated to providing exceptional care. If you're ready to join a team where your expertise and compassion truly matter, please consider the following role with us:

Role: . Full-time Day shift Surgical Technologist
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 10-hour shifts that includes every other weekend, 0845-1915
Location : Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon
Unit: 26 OR Suites that include 2 CVOR and 2 hybrid
Special features: State of Art technology that includes DaVinci XI and 5, Smart ORs

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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)
$1/hr weekend differential
$2.50/hr evening shift differential after 3pm
Hiring Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Additional compensation for CST
A Comprehensive Benefits package
Opportunities to grow, Continuing Education & Tuition reimbursement
A mission driven healthcare system

Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a beautiful 350-bed acute care hospital with a level II trauma center, with one of the state's busiest and most technologically advanced surgical centers. Located an hour from the Pacific Ocean and 2 hours South of Portland, Oregon, Springfield and its sister city Eugene are adventure-driven destinations. You'll 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. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play. 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.

For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard at

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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.

Details of the position:

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.

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What you bring:

Required: Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
Required: Surgical Technologist Certification from nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists.

In lieu of the above education and certification requirements: may consider completion of a US Military Surgical Technologist Training Program and have completed 16 hours of continuing education every two years.

Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
Preferred: 1 year Experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room

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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

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 have completed 16 hours of continuing education every two years.

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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.

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