Surgical Technologist

Role: Surgical Technologist

Hourly Range $25.00 - $40.00 (This is a union position, rate will be decided on years of experience and non-negotiable)

Certified Surgical Technologist Full-Time Evenings

Looking for an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to join the team at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon. Coos Bay Oregon isn't just a place to grow your career but a Pacific North West paradise. Bay Area Hospital is along the Oregon Coast line which gives you access to some of the best PNW beaches, hiking, and dune bugging.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the physician performing a surgical procedure by establishing and maintaining a sterile field in the O.R., setting up equipment, scrubbing in, handing instruments and supplies to surgeon. Assists the surgical team by preparing patient for transport out of O.R. and cleaning O.R.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as a scrub tech before, during, and after surgical procedures, performing duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining a sterile field

• Procedure-specific preparation and instrument/equipment set-up; ensuring all equipment and supplies are available/at hand

• Handing off instruments/supplies to surgeon

• Management of medications on the sterile field

• Operation of laser o Management of chest and wound drainage

• Management of anatomical and body fluid specimens

• Care of staples/sutures

• Surgical instrument and supply counts

• Applying dressings

• Assisting with preparations for transport of patient out of O.R.

• Assisting the team with cleaning and set up of O.R. in preparation for next case

• Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

• Functions appropriately in a crisis/emergency situation

• Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language

Submission Requirements:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES:

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the start of employment

• National certification as a Surgical Technician

EXPERIENCE:

• Recent (within past 2 years) experience in acute hospital operating room preferred

Certification Requirements: BLS (AHA)

State License Requirements: Oregon