Surgical Services Technologist

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Vacation and sick leave

8 paid holidays

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OHSU's Doernbecher Children's Hospital seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide intra-operative support in the pediatric operating room. You will assist surgeons, scrub and maintain sterile technique, and collaborate with nurses and surgical teams to ensure patient safety during procedures.

Position requires BLS within 30 days of hire and NBSTSA certification, with preference for pediatric experience and a strong commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice.
• New Employees as of 9/1/2015 must graduate from a nationally-accredited organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority and hold NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Certification.
• HB 4106 amendments require additional credentials or military training with ongoing CEU requirements.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
• Scrubs, gowns, & gloves; sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies.
• Performs counts with circulator per policy; gowns/gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Maintains sterile technique; passes instruments to surgeon/assistant.
• Prepares sterile dressings and cleans instruments for terminal sterilization.

Skills

BLS

Pediatric experience

Education

High school diploma

NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Department Overview

Doernbecher Children's Hospital (DCH) Operating Room, a unit of OHSU's Perioperative Services Division and OHSU's Women's and Children's Division, is located on the 8th floor of DCH. DCH is open 24/7 and maintains 8 operating rooms, 1 hybrid room and 2 procedure rooms that primarily address the surgical needs of both inpatient and outpatient pediatric and young adults with congenital conditions ages neonate to 25. Surgical procedure on patients 25 and above may also be performed. Service lines can include Cardiac/ Thoracic, General Surgery, Gynecology, Oral maxillofacial surgery, Dental, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Spine, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Transplant, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Robotic, Gastrointestinal, and Trauma. Surgical procedures on adults 18 years of age and above are also performed if the procedure requires specialized equipment found only at this location.

Department Overview

Doernbecher Children's Hospital (DCH) Operating Room, a unit of OHSU's Perioperative Services Division and OHSU's Women's and Children's Division, is located on the 8th floor of DCH. DCH is open 24/7 and maintains 8 operating rooms, 1 hybrid room and 2 procedure rooms that primarily address the surgical needs of both inpatient and outpatient pediatric and young adults with congenital conditions ages neonate to 25. Surgical procedure on patients 25 and above may also be performed. Service lines can include Cardiac/ Thoracic, General Surgery, Gynecology, Oral maxillofacial surgery, Dental, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Spine, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Transplant, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Robotic, Gastrointestinal, and Trauma. Surgical procedures on adults 18 years of age and above are also performed if the procedure requires specialized equipment found only at this location.

As the Surgical Services Technologist you will provide intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and RN's who care for pediatric patients experiencing a surgical intervention/other invasive procedure. To participate actively in the work of the unit, committee work, and program level activities/projects. The role requires completion of annual clinical competencies, attending staff meetings and educational events during the day, and actively participating in all quality improvement opportunities assigned. The role requires that all policies, procedures, and patient safety initiatives be followed.

Surgical Technologists are an integral part of the team providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists function in the role of scrub person. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of the surgeon and the R.N. to ensure that the O.R. environment is safe; equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Must possess expertise in the theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, and surgical procedures, implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist role requires extended periods of standing, lifting heavy instrumentation, and potential exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.

Function/Duties of Position

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
• Scrubs, gowns, & gloves appropriately. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, solutions needed for procedure
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to operation and at appropriate intervals per policy
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
• Helps in draping the sterile field
• Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon/assistant during procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Prepares sterile dressings. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization

  Required Qualifications

  • Positions with in person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first

  New Employees as of 9/1/2015

  • Graduated from a Nationally-Accredited organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority as of date of hire; AND
  • Hold and maintain a national Surgical Technologist Certification by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) as of date of hire.

  New provision of House Bill 4106 amending ORS 676.875 (New Employees effective March 23, 2022):

  • Completion of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist certification, includingbut not limited to a certified ophthalmic surgicalassisting credential issued by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or its successor organization, that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies OR
  • Completed a Surgical Technologist training program in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service of the USA AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years. OR
  • Did not graduate from an accredited school must and can provide documentation showing that he/she they practiced as a Surgical Tech during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017 AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Pediatric experience

  Additional Details

  Benefits:

  • Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  • Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  • Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  • Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  Why apply to OHSU?

  We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

  In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

  All are welcome.

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