Surgical Technologist - Women's Services

Legacy Health; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support family-centered care within Women’s Services, including Labor & Delivery and Newborn Nurseries. You will assist in sterile field setup, pass instruments, and help maintain sterile technique under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of Surg Tech experience and formal education in surgical technology, with flexibility to meet unit needs and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Women’s Services experience preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion of a military training program for surgical technologists.
• High school diploma or equivalent, and as of Jan 1, 2017 may substitute professional experience if candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering family-centered care across Women’s Services units, including Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, and Newborn Nurseries.
• Assists at the surgical field, passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team.
• Participates in the preparation and setup of surgical suites, maintaining sterile technique while managing instruments and supplies for various procedures.
• Provides basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Performs a broad range of essential tasks that support safe and efficient patient care, but do not require RN-level licensure or skills.

Skills

Basic patient care

Medical terminology

Keyboard & electronic systems

Sterile technique

Fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Education

Accredited Surg Technologist program

Military training program for surgical technologists

High school diploma + related experience

Job description

Overview

The birth of a child is exciting, intense, and deeply meaningful — and you understand the full range of emotions that come with it. That’s why you work to create an environment that is safe, welcoming, and nurturing for patients and their families.

Whether you're supporting care in Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, or Newborn Nurseries, you bring both compassion and clinical skill to every moment. From ensuring surgical sites are sterile and fully equipped, to providing basic patient care with a gentle touch, you embody Legacy’s mission: making life better for others.

In this Surgical Technologist position.

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus a birth center and breast health center.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering family-centered care across Women’s Services units, including Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, and Newborn Nurseries.

• Assists at the surgical field, passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team.

• Participates in the preparation and setup of surgical suites, maintaining sterile technique while managing instruments and supplies for various procedures.

• Provides basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Performs a broad range of essential tasks that support safe and efficient patient care, but do not require RN-level licensure or skills.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Women’s Services experience preferred.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion of a military training program for surgical technologists.

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent, and
• As of January 1, 2017, in lieu of the formal Surg Tech training program requirement, may substitute professional experience if candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as Surgical Technologist.

Skills:

• Basic level patient care skills per requirements of the position.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Ability to understand and apply principles of sterile technique and surgical procedures within the scope of the position
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a changing environment and circumstances.

Licensure

• American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.
• For new hires after July 1, 2016 not meeting the previous experience provision noted in the Education section:
  • Current certification as Surgical Technologist or certification as Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from Surg Tech program.
• Washington: Registered Surgical Technologist (RST) with State of WA required.

Pay Range

USD $34.60 - USD $49.48 /Hr.

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