Surgical Services Technologist - Relief

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Oregon Health & Science University as a Surgical Services Technologist - Relief in a major adult inpatient OR. You will play a critical role in ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures, with required qualifications including Surgical Technologist certification and BLS. The position entails collaboration within a diverse team committed to high-quality care, and offers various benefits like health insurance and above-market pension plans.

Benefits

Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees

Vacation - up to 200 hours per year

Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year

Two raises per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduated from a Nationally-Accredited organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority.
• Holds and maintains national Surgical Technologist Certification by NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the OR environment is safe, and equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately.
• Facilitates invasive and/or diagnostic procedures, applying sterile and aseptic technique.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

AHA Basic Life Support certification

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Department Overview

Department Overview

South Operating Room (Main OR) is a large 25-bed OR primarily an adult inpatient operating room with a small volume of outpatient procedures including: Cardiac/ Thoracic, General Surgery/Minimally Invasive/ Colorectal/Bariatric, Gynecology, Oral Maxillofacial, Neuro/neuro spine, Orthopedic/orthopedic spine, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Transplant, Urology, Vascular, Robotic (Urology/GYN/Oral), and Trauma. Surgical procedures on infants and children less than 18 years of age are also performed if the procedure requires specialized equipment found only at this location.

Wage Range: $33.72 - $45.59 per hour

Function/Duties of Position

The ST performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; he/she combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and embraces the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into his/her practice.

Required Qualifications

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.

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

Additional Skills: professional accountability, collaboration and communication, adaptability, willingness to learn and teach, ability to give and receive respectful and constructive feedback, self-awareness, ability to translate verbal and non-verbal communication, self-directivity and establishing professional relationships.

Additional Details

Benefits:

• Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
• 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)
  
  

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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