Surgical Services Technologist (Surgical Tech)

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

81d

About The Position

The South Operating Room (SOR) is a large 25-bed OR primarily focused on adult inpatient procedures, with a small volume of outpatient procedures. The surgical specialties include Cardiac/Thoracic, General Surgery/Minimally Invasive/Colorectal/Bariatric, Gynecology, Oral Maxillofacial, Neuro/neuro spine, Orthopedic/orthopedic spine, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Transplant, Urology, Vascular, Robotic (Urology/GYN/Oral), and Trauma. The Surgical Technician (ST) plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe OR environment, maintaining equipment, and facilitating surgical procedures with a focus on patient safety. The ST is expected to manage stressful situations effectively and embody the OHSU Core Competencies: Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, and Teamwork.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
• Graduated from a Nationally-Accredited organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority.
• Hold and maintain a national Surgical Technologist Certification by NBSTSA.
• Completion of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
• Completed a Surgical Technologist training program in the military or Public Health Service, or provide documentation of practice as a Surgical Tech for at least two of the three years preceding January 1, 2017.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to Perioperative Services.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of sterile technique.
• Proficient in the scrub role in the surgical specialties.
• Provide fundamental components of patient comfort, safety, privacy, and respect within the perioperative setting.
• Identify and develop areas of expertise within the surgical specialties.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
• Perform effectively in emergent situations.
• Recognize and effectively respond as directed in emergency situations.
• Manage time effectively and accomplish caseload assignments in a timely manner.
• Complete turnover of the operating room between cases before or within established timelines.
• Use unassigned time productively.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and collaborate with surgical team members.
• Seek input and consultation, and report incidents and errors in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in workload and assignment.
• Incorporate conflict management skills in the resolution of issues.
• Participate in projects and committees as requested/assigned.
• Convey a positive image of peers, colleagues, and OHSU to patients, families, the public, and other health care team members.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts.
• Additional Programs including Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.
• Growth/Development Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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