Surgical Technologist

UnitedHealth Group • Corvallis, OR

281d • $16 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

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 or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience in a Main OR.
• Multispecialty experience: Orthopedics, GYN, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree