Surgery Technician/LPN Intern – Birth Center (FT)

Sky Lakes; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, OR, seeks a Surgery Technician/LPN Intern for the Family Birthing Center on FT varying shifts. You will scrub, assist the surgeon and maintain sterile environment under RN supervision, gaining hands-on experience in perioperative care.

Requires basic medical terminology knowledge and BLS within 60 days of hire. This entry-level position offers on-site work, competitive hourly pay, and an opportunity to advance in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Meets legal requirement for grandfathered training clause.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves.
• Maintains sterile environment at all times during set up and procedure.
• Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to scheduled operation.
• Assists with the preparation and draping of patient.
• Assists and anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and use of instrumentation, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
• Observes patient for changes in physical status and assists with emergency procedures as needed.
• Performs correct sponge, needle and instrument count with circulating RN according to unit policy.
• Assists the circulating RN in care and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Assists in the application of dressings and casts.
• Assists with cleaning surgical suite after each case.
• Responsible for cleaning equipment and restocking LDRP rooms post vaginal deliveries.
• Knowledge/safe use of medications on the surgical field.
• Obtains all supplies needed by the patient, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
• Obtains special equipment when needed.
• Maintains correct positioning of patient during case.
• Assists with moving patients from surgical table as needed.
• Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of OSHAS Safety Policies and Universal Precautions.
• Effective response in emergency surgical situations.
• Maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change rapidly. Flexibility in staffing/ emergency standby to meet patient needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

BLS within 60 days

Job description

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, OR, seeks a Surgery Technician/LPN Intern for the Family Birthing Center on FT varying shifts. You will scrub, assist the surgeon and maintain sterile environment under RN supervision, gaining hands-on experience in perioperative care.

Requires basic medical terminology knowledge and BLS within 60 days of hire. This entry-level position offers on-site work, competitive hourly pay, and an opportunity to advance in a hospital setting.