What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist Part-time and Full-time position at Portland Plastic Surgery Group?
Here’s your chance to join the exciting world of plastic surgery. We are currently looking for a surgical technologist to join our practice and assist in surgical procedures. If you're passionate about changing people’s lives and you meet the minimum qualifications we would like to hear from you!
Our mission is to provide patients with an exceptional experience while offering comprehensive, innovative treatments with a holistic approach to achieve natural-looking results. Our guiding philosophy is to help patients achieve their full potential with enhanced confidence and an improved self-perception. Our pride is represented by our satisfied patients – they are a portfolio of our life’s work.
The Certified scrub technician is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, assistants, anesthesia personnel, RNs, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery procedures. The goal is for surgical technician to be able to anticipate the next move the surgeon is going to make in order to make the procedure as smooth and efficient as possible. They do this by having the knowledge of surgical procedures and the steps the surgeon needs to take in order to complete the procedure including the very wide range of surgical instruments they may need.
Qualifications:
- Previous surgical experience, plastic surgery preferred
- Certification as Surgical Technician
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, including proper sanitation and autoclave experience
- Sterile Processing knowledge
- Ability to take quick direction and assist in a variety of surgical cases
- Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly and compassionately in all situations
- Impressive interpersonal skills & patient relation skills
- Demonstrates leadership ability and desire for professional growth
- Possess a keen desire to work with aesthetic surgery
- Excellent communication skills
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists surgeon and other medical staff as part of the clinical care team during surgery
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
- Follows the center exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a center/unit team inter- and intra center to facilitate the center’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Have professional presentation and excellent communication skills
- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Physical requirements:
- Stand and sit for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend sit stop and stretch.
- Occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds
Benefits include competitive pay, matching 401K and free parking. We offer monthly non-surgical treatments to all staff. Beautiful Pearl District location on the waterfront.
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, as surgery is required. Day shift.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Surgical Technician : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CST Certificiation (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35