Certified Surgical Tech

Oregon Surgi Center; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

fully employer paid life, health, dent

dental and vision

6 paid holidays

generous PTO

voluntary benefits

an outstanding retirement package

Job summary

Oregon SurgiCenter is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a full-time, 32 hours/week position in the operating room. The role emphasizes scrub tech duties, instrument preparation, sterile technique, and collaboration with the surgical team and physicians within a leading Northwest urology-focused center.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Surgical Technology program, CST and BLS certifications, and 2 years of urology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current CST certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• 2 years of Urology experience preferred.
• Knowledge in fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and maintenance and care of equipment.
• Basic knowledge of surgical procedures needs and steps in use of materials.
• Demonstrates cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Maintains Certification in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub technician in the Operating Room.
• Assists with gowning and gloving other members of the surgical team.
• Assists with the preparation of the Operating Room for surgical procedures.
• Assists with skin preparations and with draping of patients.
• Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
• Knows and practices the principles and techniques of sterile technique.
• Handles specimens in accordance with procedures.
• Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the patient of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.
• Cleans instruments and equipment after use and returns it to proper area for storage or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies.
• Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment.
• Participates in sponge, instrument and needle count with the circulating nurse as deemed necessary

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments handling

Communication with physicians

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Tools

Sterilization equipment maintenance

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Oregon SurgiCenter has a full-time, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) opportunity available.

Oregon Urology Institute and Oregon SurgiCenter are one of the largest, most advanced urological centers in the Northwest. Oregon Urology Institute provides patients with some of the region's finest medical experts covering every major urological specialty using proven and leading-edge technologies.

The Certified Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) is responsible for maintaining instruments and equipment in an optimal fashion. Also responsible for preparing instrumentation, sterile supplies and OR and RR equipment for the surgical patient and the surgery center's physicians.

Duties:

• Functions as a scrub technician in the Operating Room.
• Assists with gowning and gloving other members of the surgical team.
• Assists with the preparation of the Operating Room for surgical procedures.
• Assists with skin preparations and with draping of patients.
• Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
• Knows and practices the principles and techniques of sterile technique.
• Handles specimens in accordance with procedures.
• Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the patient of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.
• Cleans instruments and equipment after use and returns it to proper area for storage or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies.
• Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment.
• Participates in sponge, instrument and needle count with the circulating nurse as deemed necessary

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current CST certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience:

• 2 years of Urology experience, preferred.
• Knowledge in fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and maintenance and care of equipment.
• Basic knowledge of surgical procedures needs and steps in use of materials.

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrates cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Maintains Certification in CPR.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other staff members.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

This is a Full-time position (32 hours/week). No nights, weekends, or on-call.

• fully employer paid life, health, dental and vision
• 6 paid holidays
• generous PTO
• voluntary benefits
• an outstanding retirement package

Oregon SurgiCenter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to fair and impartial treatment of employees, job applicants, and contractors, and to maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment where people treat one another with respect. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.