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 us in one of the following roles.

Role Full-time .9 FTE and 1.0 FTE Surgical Technologist positions available

Schedule: Work either three 12-hour shifts, day shifts, or four 10-hour mid-even shifts

Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon

Unit: 25 OR Suites that include 2 CVOR and 2 hybrid

Special features: State-of-the-art technology that includes DaVinci XI and 5 Smart ORs

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
• Hiring Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Additional compensation for CSTA
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Opportunities to grow
• Continuing Education & Tuition reimbursement

Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a beautiful 350-bed acute care hospital with a level II trauma center and one of the states 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. Youll 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.

For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard at

Lwishard@peacehealth.org

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.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and inventory sterile set-up for operation and pass 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
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instrumentation
• Assist 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
• Surgical Technologist Certification from nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists
• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
• 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 of experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room

Skills

• 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 and keyboarding skills, including MS Office applications
• Understanding of operating room protocols

Department Location Specific Notes

Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend

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

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 have completed 16 hours of continuing education every two years.

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, push, pull frequently up to 15 lbs., occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.