Surgical Technician First Assistant - OB Acute

experiencedAlliedHealth; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Newberg Medical Center in Newberg, OR, is hiring a Surgical Technician First Assistant for OB Acute. This on-call, variable-shift role includes rotating weekends and supports the surgeon with operative tasks.

You will assist with surgical tasks, set up and prepare instruments, maintain sterile technique, and adhere to infection control and hospital policies while delivering patient-focused care. Qualifications include: certification as a National Certified Surgical First Assistant or

Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Upon hire: National Certified Surgical First Assistant - NBSTSA.
• Upon hire: National Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• 2 years of Experience as a First Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical tasks as requested.
• Assist with set up, preparation and use of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Set up and maintain a sterile field and apply infection control principles.

Skills

Experience as First Assistant

Education

Education to meet certification, license or registration

National Certified Surgical First Assistant

National Certified Surgical Technologist

National Provider BLS

Job description

Description

Surgical Technician First Assistant - OB Acute at Providence Newberg Medical Center. This posting represents an on-call, variable shift opening with rotating weekends.

The Surgical Tech Cert First Assist works under the direction of the surgeon to do the following: assist with surgical tasks as requested, assists with set up, preparation and use of instruments, equipment and supplies. The Surgical Tech Cert First Assist sets up and maintains a sterile field and consistently applies principles of infection control, safety and aseptic technique. Compliance with hospital and department policies and procedures standards and mission statements is mandatory.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Newberg Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Upon hire: National Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 2 years of Experience as a First Assistant.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.