Surgical Services Technologist (Surgical Tech)

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

80d

About The Position

The Surgical Services Technologist 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 Surgical Services Technologist 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 Surgical Services Technologist 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.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
• Completion of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist certification, including but not limited to a certified ophthalmic surgical assisting 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to Perioperative Services.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of sterile technique.
• Proficient in the scrub role in the surgical specialties.
• Provides fundamental components of patient comfort, safety, privacy and respect within the perioperative setting.
• Identifies and develops areas of expertise within the surgical specialties.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
• Performs effectively in emergent situations.
• Recognizes and effectively responds as directed in emergency situations.
• CPR certified.
• Responds appropriately as directed in a code situation.
• Manages time effectively.
• Accomplishes caseload assignments in a timely manner.
• Completes turnover of the operating room between cases before or within the established time lines.
• Uses unassigned time productively.

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