Surgical Technologist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Corvallis, OR

1d•$18 - $32

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 exceptional 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 accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
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
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
Maintain skills in equipment usage and troubleshooting
Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care
Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff and patients
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
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
Participates 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

Responsibilities

Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
Assesses patient status during pre-op interview, and on a continuing basis
Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Documents interventions and patient’s responses
Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner
Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff
Safely carries out physician’s orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities
Assists Anesthesia staff as needed
Displays an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment and care
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees
Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area
Protects 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 sin safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions
Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process
Other duties as assigned