Where is this Surgical Services Technologist (Surgical Tech) job located?

Portland, Oregon, 97219, United States

What is the expected salary for this Surgical Services Technologist (Surgical Tech) job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Overview

Surgical Technician Role Expectations:

Performs effectively in emergent situations.
- Recognizes and effectively responds as directed in emergency situations.
- CPR certified.
- Responds appropriately as directed in a code situation.
Manages time effectively.
- Accomplishes caseload assignments in a timely manner.
- Completes turnover of the operating room between cases before or within the established time lines.
Uses unassigned time productively

Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership.

Demonstrates effective communication skills, which convey a positive and supportive message.
Collaborates with surgical team members (nursing, anesthesia and surgeon) on specific issues or concerns.
Seeks input and consultation.
Reports incidents and errors verbally and in writing in accordance with established procedures.
Ensures confidentiality is maintained in all forms of communication.
Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in workload and assignment.
Incorporates conflict management skills in the resolution of issues.
Participates in projects and committees as requested/assigned.
Works collaboratively with OHSU personnel, maintaining communication that facilitates teamwork.
Conveys a positive image of peers, colleagues, and OHSU to patients, families, the public and other health care team members.

Other Duties as assigned

Responsibilities
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.New Employees as of 9/1/2015

Graduated from a Nationally-Accredited organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority as of date of hire; AND
Hold and maintain a national Surgical Technologist Certification by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) as of date of hire.

New provision of House Bill 4106 amending ORS 676.875 (New Employees effective March 23, 2022):

Completion of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist certification, including but not limited to a certified ophthalmic surgical assisting credential issued by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or its successor organization, that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies OR
Completed a Surgical Technologist training program in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service of the USA AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years. OR
Did not graduate from an accredited school must and can provide documentation showing that he/she they practiced as a Surgical Tech during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017 AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years.