What is the role of a Surgical Services Technologist at Portland, OR (Waterfront)?

The Surgical Services Technologist position at Portland, OR (Waterfront) is a Full-Time opportunity in the General Business field.

Where is this Surgical Services Technologist job located?

Portland, Oregon, United States

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Overview

Role Expectations:

Demonstrate Proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to Perioperative Services.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of sterile technique.
- Proficient in the scrub role in the surgical specialties.
- Provides fundamental components of patient comfort, safety, privacy and respect within the perioperative setting.
- Identify/ develop areas of expertise within the surgical specialties.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
Performs effectively in emergent situations.
- Recognizes and effectively responds as directed in emergency situations.
- BLS 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.

Teaching and Education:

Responsibilities

New Employees

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.

For employees hired into the Surgical Technicians classification prior to 9/1/2015 (Grandfathering Requirements):

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

Current staff who did not graduate from an accredited school must provide documentation showing that he/she 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.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Cooperation with and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff, ancillary personnel, other departments, patients, and physicians.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors.
Basic computer skills may be required.
Good prioritization and organizational skills.
Flexibility, ability to deal effectively with unforeseen request or circumstances during a case.
Prompt, efficient and dependable.
Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality.

Qualifications