Surgical Tech - FT

Time Type:

Full time

Hours per Pay Period:

80

Shift:

Day Shift 10-40

Minimum:

$31.73 USD

Maximum:

$47.10 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:

Operating Room

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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

Surgical Technologist Cert

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the physician performing a surgical procedure by establishing and maintaining a sterile field in the operating room, setting up equipment, scrubbing in, handing instruments and supplies to surgeon. Assists the surgical team by preparing patient for transport out of the operating room and cleaning the operating room.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the physician performing a surgical procedure by establishing and maintaining a sterile field in the operating room, setting up equipment, scrubbing in, handing instruments and supplies to surgeon.  Assists the surgical team by preparing patient for transport out of the operating room and cleaning the operating room.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as a scrub tech before, during, and after surgical procedures, performing duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining a sterile field
• Procedure-specific preparation and instrument/equipment set-up; ensuring all equipment and supplies are available/at hand
• Handing off instruments/supplies to surgeon
• Management of medications on the sterile field
• Operation of laser
• Management of chest and wound drainage
• Management of anatomical and body fluid specimens
• Care of staples/sutures
• Surgical instrument and supply counts
• Applying dressings
• Assisting with preparations for transport of patient out of O.R.
• Assisting the team with cleaning and set up of O.R. in preparation for next case

• Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Functions appropriately in a crisis/emergency situation
• Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• National certification as a Surgical Technician (Non Certified military trained personnel meets the following State of Oregon Requirements):
  • Provides Bay Area hospital with documentation showing that the person has completed a training program for surgical technologists in the US military and completed 16 hours of continuing education
  • Will be required to complete the 16 hours bi-annually while employed at BAH as a Surgical Technician

EXPERIENCE

• Recent (within past 2 years) experience in acute hospital operating room preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: UFCW

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• May require periodic use of personal computer

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the physician performing a surgical procedure by establishing and maintaining a sterile field in the operating room, setting up equipment, scrubbing in, handing instruments and supplies to surgeon.  Assists the surgical team by preparing patient for transport out of the operating room and cleaning the operating room.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as a scrub tech before, during, and after surgical procedures, performing duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining a sterile field
• Procedure-specific preparation and instrument/equipment set-up; ensuring all equipment and supplies are available/at hand
• Handing off instruments/supplies to surgeon
• Management of medications on the sterile field
• Operation of laser
• Management of chest and wound drainage
• Management of anatomical and body fluid specimens
• Care of staples/sutures
• Surgical instrument and supply counts
• Applying dressings
• Assisting with preparations for transport of patient out of O.R.
• Assisting the team with cleaning and set up of O.R. in preparation for next case

• Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Functions appropriately in a crisis/emergency situation
• Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• National certification as a Surgical Technician (Non Certified military trained personnel meets the following State of Oregon Requirements):
  • Provides Bay Area hospital with documentation showing that the person has completed a training program for surgical technologists in the US military and completed 16 hours of continuing education
  • Will be required to complete the 16 hours bi-annually while employed at BAH as a Surgical Technician

EXPERIENCE

• Recent (within past 2 years) experience in acute hospital operating room preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: UFCW

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• May require periodic use of personal computer

Compensation Grade:

UFCW

Compensation Grade Profile:

U076

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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