Description
Surgical Services Technologist
US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID: 2025-37401
Position Category: Hospital/Clinic Support
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Posting Department: Doernbecher Operating Room
Posting Salary Range: $33.72 - $45.59 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 0.75
Posting Schedule: Variable- FTE, mandatory call unit
Posting Hours: 10 hour shifts
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
Department Overview
To provide intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and RN's who care for pediatric patients experiencing a surgical intervention/other invasive procedure. To participate actively in the work of the unit, committee work, and program level activities/projects. The role requires completion of annual clinical competencies, attending staff meetings and educational events during the day, and actively participating in all quality improvement opportunities assigned. The role requires that all policies, procedures, and patient safety initiatives be followed.
Surgical Technologists are an integral part of the team providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists function in the role of scrub person. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of the surgeon and the R.N. to ensure that the O.R. environment is safe; equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Must possess expertise in the theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, and surgical procedures, implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist role requires extended periods of standing, lifting heavy instrumentation, and potential exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
Scrubs, gowns, & gloves appropriately. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, solutions needed for procedure
Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to operation and at appropriate intervals per policy
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
Helps in draping the sterile field
Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon/assistant during procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
Prepares sterile dressings. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
Assists other members of the team with room turnovers and end of day procedures
Assists with prepping room for the next patient
Assists with 2nd circulator duties as delegated by RN circulator
Required Qualifications
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
New Employees as of 9/1/2015
Graduated from a Nationally-Accredited organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority as of date of hire; AND
Hold and maintain a national Surgical Technologist Certification by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) as of date of hire.
New provision of House Bill 4106 amending ORS 676.875 (New Employees effective March 23, 2022):
Completion of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist certification, including but not limited to a certified ophthalmic surgical assisting credential issued by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or its successor organization, that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
OR
Completed a Surgical Technologist training program in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service of the USA AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
OR
Did not graduate from an accredited school must and can provide documentation showing that he/she they practiced as a Surgical Tech during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017 AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Pediatric experience
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
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