Surgical Technologist - East Side Surgery Center - Happy Valley, OR (21200)

EyeHealth Northwest•Happy Valley, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the ophthalmologist, ASC Director, Administrator, or RN, the Surgical Technologist performs duties in the operating room to assist the surgical team before, during, and after surgery. This includes preparing patients for surgery and other medical procedures, preparing the operating room, and maintaining optical and surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies. The role requires representing EHN in a professional, friendly manner at all times. This position does not have supervisory responsibility but will assist with orientation and training of new and/or less experienced employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS Certification.
Provide the Surgery Center with documentation showing that he/she has completed an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority AND holds and maintains a surgical technologist certification issued by a nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists approved by the authority.
OR Provides the Surgery Center with documentation showing that he/she practiced surgical technology during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017 in a health care facility in Oregon or in another state or as an employee of an agency or institution of the federal government AND completes 16 units of continuing education approved by the Oregon Health Authority every two years. These 16 units must be completed by December 31 of every odd numbered year.
Possess the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of performing duties.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
Ability to quickly assess and anticipate needs and respond to verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task; must be organized and flexible to change course of work as circumstances dictate and be effectively responsive in emergency situations.
Ability to complete mathematical calculation, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, equivalencies.
Knowledge of and ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique, and universal precautions.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating room by setting up surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment; check and adjust to ensure equipment is working properly; clean and maintain equipment and instruments; report defective or non-functioning equipment.
Prepare and set up surgical supplies, including sterile instruments, sterile supplies, and sterile solutions.
If applicable, count sponges and/or needles before and after surgery.
Create and maintain a sterile environment; maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures; soak, wash, and flush instruments on back table.
Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and don gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
Verify IOL ordered with surgeon IOL reservation form.
Verify identity of surgery patients and eye that surgery will be performed on prior to commencement of procedure.
Assist during surgery and other medical procedures; anticipates and responds to the surgeon’s needs, i.e., hand instruments and supplies to ophthalmologist or assisting surgical staff; may hold retractors and/or cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed during surgery.
Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for surgical procedures; inspect, test, adjust, and calibrate instruments and equipment between surgical procedures to ensure safe and proper functioning.
Act as operating room turnover by opening sterile supplies and giving medications to scrub for procedure.
Assist personnel in preparing operating room for next surgical case.
Clean and restock operating room, gathering, and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions/expectations of the ophthalmologist.
Attend in-service programs as required.
Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all patients and staff; protect all patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical and equipment, taking particular care with sedated and anesthetized patients.
Protect confidential patient information; use good judgment in sharing patient information in a manner that is consistent with patient care and current laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
Adhere to all safety standards as established by OSHA, and apply all required safety precautions, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including State and Federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall.