Part-time Surgical Technician

The Corvallis Clinic • Corvallis, OR

277d • $16 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technicians work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to don OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE); gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure; sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with appropriate supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain skills in equipment usage and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with providers, clinical staff and patients.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for confidentiality, Infection Control, Safety (OSHA), Attendance, Personal Electronic Equipment, Punctuality and Personal Appearance.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience in a Main OR.
• Multispecialty experience: Orthopedics, GYN, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology.
• Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards as stated in the Policy and Procedures.
• Assess patient status during pre-op interview, and on a continuing basis.
• Provide safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities.
• Document interventions and patient's responses.
• Ensure provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
• Utilize nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
• Communicate appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff.
• Safely carry out physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.
• Assist Anesthesia staff as needed.
• Display an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment and care.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintain competencies to function in RN role within specific area.
• Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical, equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body temperature.
• Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Assess, anticipate and implement appropriate care throughout the surgical process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree