Surgical Technologist ATRMC (Surgery)

Surgical Technologist ATRMC (Surgery)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | 1st Shift - Days, schedule likely Monday through Friday, 630-1500 with call commitment

Salary: Wages start at $31.25 an hour and up, based on relative experience. Increases are based years of experience in the field. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:

• $1.62 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $3.00 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.43 extra for working weekends

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

Who We Are

At Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC), there are 6 OR suites in the main OR and 2 in the outpatient center with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. There are more than 5,000 cases performed between the main and the outpatient center each year. General, Orthopedics (including total joint), Trauma, GYN (including C-sections), ENT, and Podiatry procedures are performed.

We are seeking an impressive Surgical Technologist to join the Surgical Team at ATRMC. At Asante, Surgical Technicians are a highly valued member of the patient care team in Surgery, working under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. As a Surgical Technologist at Asante, you will have the opportunity to join a team where camaraderie extends into personal life and where high performance is expected.

What You'll Do

• Become a critical member of the surgical team by functioning as a Surgical Technician in the Operating Room under the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and Certified Surgical Technician (CST) guidelines.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, pass appropriate instruments, and assist in exposure of the surgical field.
• Select and prepare the appropriate supplies and equipment for surgical cases and operate all surgical equipment.
• Organize instrumentation and the sterile field.
• Perform all surgical counts consistently, including safety count.

Who You Are

• You have knowledge of procedure and technique in caring for patients, equipment, and supplies.
• You can demonstrate quality aseptic technique, scrub, gown and glove and accurately count; as well as other aspects of the scrub role under the AORN and CST guidelines.
• You can task-switch rapidly without losing your efficiency or your focus.
• Your communication game is strong - you rarely feel misunderstood.

What You Must Have

ONE of the following is required:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited, approved by the OHA, education program for surgical tech and has, or is able to obtain, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) within 12 months of graduation, or
• In lieu of CST, OSA (Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting) subspecialty certification from JCAHPO will be accepted, or
• In lieu of certification; completed training for surgical techs in the military and has completed 16 hours continuing education every 2 years, or
• Provides documentation showing surgical tech practice during at least 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding 01/01/2017 and completes 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years, or
• LPN Licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing may be considered in lieu of CST and will waive previous experience requirement.

Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.