Surgical Technologist (OFNHP)

Adventist Health; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, OR seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the operating room team. You’ll prepare cases, maintain sterile fields, and pass instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during procedures.

Preferred candidates have an accredited surgical technology program, CPR/BLS, and an OR-ready background. The role includes performing counts with the RN, housekeeping duties, and patient transport as needed, with compliance to sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Accredited surgical technology program required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Surgery Technician certification required.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical cases by ensuring sterile field and supplies.
• Set up operative instrumentation and sterile field.
• Transport patients according to unit schedules.
• Perform instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with RN.
• Clean equipment and facilities as necessary.
• Provide clerical duties.

Skills

Scrub techniques

Sterile field setup

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Technical degree

Accredited surgical technology program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. This position is represented by OFNHP.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Accredited surgical technology program: Required
• Associate‘s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Scrub technician experience: Preferred
• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Surgery Technician certification: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures.
• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.
• Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care.
• Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary.
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested.
• Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities.
• Provides clerical duties.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.
• Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique.
• Labels solutions according to established standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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