Surgical Technician

Compensation

$26.00 - $35.00 per hour Summary: The Surgical Technician provides safe, quality surgical assisting and patient care through the utilization of appropriate treatment processes and effective communication with all involved in the care and support of the patients.

Responsibilities

Assist with safe and comfortable patient transfers as needed. Assist the surgical team during operative procedures and carry out assignment by performing scrub duties or assisting the surgeon. Monitor and enforce surgical aseptic technique during procedures. Set up operating room, check equipment and case supplies. Assist in room preparation, sterile field set up, turn over for next case, final clean up and restocking in preparation for next day surgery.

Check room and instrument set-ups and clean-up process for all surgical procedures under direction of the surgeon and/or RN Coordinator. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of proper care and use of all supplies and equipment in department. Assist in maintaining general cleanliness and order within department and perform routine cleaning chores as assigned.

Understands and implements proper aseptic technique. Respond appropriately to emergency situations. Report all significant problems, events and occurrences on a timely basis to the surgeon and/or RN Coordinator. Also obtain authorization from the surgeons in the Ambulatory Surgery Center in all matters that require his/her authority and sanction.

Multi-task in other roles such as assisting with admission/discharge, instrument and sterile supplies. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Also provide the care needed per Ambulatory Surgery Center policies and procedures. Education, licensure and experience: Completion of surgical technology course (at least six months in length) OR satisfactory work experience, either military or civilian, (shorter military courses are acceptable if evidence is given of one (1) year or more of satisfactory work experience in surgery following completion of the course) CST (Certified Surgical Technician) preferred Current CPR certification Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Knowledge and skills: Possess thorough knowledge of each proposed surgical procedure Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work Ability to work well with patients, physicians and other staff Perks and Benefits: Work-life balance is a top priority at The Corvallis Clinic 7 holidays + 2 floating holidays = 9 Paid Holidays!

Early release on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Generous Personal Leave Accrual Benefits: Medical w/ HSA or HRA, Dental, Flexible Spending Acct (FSA) Employer contribution to HSA and HRA (when enrolled in Medical Plan) Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD), Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Benefits (Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Pet Insurance, Aflac, Legal Shield) Retirement - 401k eligible and auto enrolled after 90 days, 100% vested from day 1, with discretionary clinic match after 1 year (w/hours requirement) Pay on Demand (up to 2x per month) Casual Fridays (with clinic approved attire) Year-round employee engagement events and festivities Team centered culture, delivering exceptional medical care with compassion and a commitment to service