Surgical Tecnologist - Women's Services

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Job description

Surgical Tecnologist - Women's Services

US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 24-40550
Type: Regular Full-Time
Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus

Overview

The birth of a child is exciting, frantic, intense and beautiful. You understand all of the emotions involved, and so you strive to create an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and nurturing for everyone. Whether working within labor & delivery, family birth centers or newborn nurseries, you extend your compassion and skill to patients and their families. In addition to making sure that surgical sites are sterilized and fully equipped, you offer basic patient care with a kind touch that exemplifies the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon's only 24-hour urgent care that's located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if

needed.

Responsibilities

The Women's Services Surgical Technologist functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide family-centered patient care across Women's services units including labor and delivery, family birth centers, and newborn nurseries. T his individual assists at the surgical field passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team. Participates in preparing and equipping the surgical suites, and maintains sterile technique while providing supplies and instruments for various procedures. P rovides basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of an RN. This role performs a broad range of tasks essential to safe and efficient patient care, but not requiring RN level licensure or skills.

Qualifications

Experience:

1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred. Women's Services experience preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion of a military training program for surgical technologists.

As of January 1, 2017, in lieu of the formal Surgical Technologist training program requirement, may substitute professional experience if candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as Surgical Technologist.

Skills:

Basic level patient care skills per requirements of the position.

Basic medical terminology.

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Ability to understand and apply principles of sterile technique and surgical procedures within the scope of the position

Able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple assignments.

Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a changing environment and circumstances.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Compensation details: 33.26-47.56 Hourly Wage

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