Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

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, youll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional care. If youre ready to join a team where your expertise and compassion truly matter, please consider joining our Surgery team in the following role:

Position 1.00 FTE, Evening shift Surgical Technologist Schedule: Work four 10-hour evening shifts each week, 11:00-21:30 Unit: 21, Main OR suites 2 CVOR and 2 hybrid Special Features: Robotics, Da Vinci Robots, IV and 5

Hospital: PeaceHealth, Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon

Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a beautiful 350-bed acute care hospital with a level II trauma center, 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. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play. In addition to year-round outdoor activities, youll 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 3 pm
• 1hr Cert Pay
• Hiring Bonus
• Relocation Assistance

A collaborative OR team A mission-driven healthcare system

For questions or additional information, please contact Lisa Wishard at

Lwishard@peacehealth.org

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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
• Participate in all safety initiatives and adhere 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 and a current Surgical Technologist Certification from nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists
• In lieu of above, will consider 1 completion of a US Military Surgical Technologist Training Program and must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years
• Or 2 for those who have practiced surgical technology in a healthcare 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
• 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 patients 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 • Basic computer and keyboarding skills, including MS Office applications • Understanding of operating room protocols

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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

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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, including full medical, dental, vision coverage, 403b retirement plan, employer base and matching contributions, paid time off, employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity, and Cultural Humility. 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.