Surgical Technologist

A large hospital system in Springfield, OR is seeking an experienced Surgical Tech to join their team.

Position :

Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Evening shift, ask about our shift options!

This position is responsible for assisting the Surgical team during operative procedures by performing a variety of technical duties to primarily assist in responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the surgical sterile field for the operative patient.

Job Duties :

• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
• Understands and applies the principles of asepsis. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
• Assists in preparation and moving of patients.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
• Accesses computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
• Participates in all safety initiatives. Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits :

Qualifications :

Holds and maintains a surgical technologist certification issued by a nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists.In lieu of above, must have completed a US Military Surgical Technologist Training Program and must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years.

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs