Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a per diem Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon. Join our OR team in this per diem role working variable shifts/days to provide staffing coverage and additional staffing when needed.
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Role: Surgical Technologist
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Unit: 22 Main OR suites with additional 2 CVOR and 2 Hybrid
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Special features: State of Art technology that includes DaVinci XI and 5
We offer you:
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A Wage range of $41.67 – $58.31. The hiring rate is based on work experience, certification, and terms of the AFT union contract, etc.
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A 15% per diem differential in lieu of benefits
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Great shift differentials
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A mission driven healthcare system
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Position Details: 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.
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Arrange and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
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Understand and apply the principles of asepsis. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
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Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
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Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
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Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
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Participates in all safety initiatives. Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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What you bring:
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Required: Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
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Required: Surgical Technologist Certification from nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists.
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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.
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Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
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Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
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Preferred: 1 year Experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room
Skills
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Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated (Required)
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Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others (Required)
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Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision (Required)
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Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
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Understanding of operating room protocols (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend:
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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
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Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
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Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
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Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
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Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
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Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
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Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions
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Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
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Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
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Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
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Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
his 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. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, 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.
