Surgical Technologist - Women's Services in TUALATIN, Oregon at Legacy Health

Legacy Health

Surgical Technologist - Women's Services

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-TUALATIN

Job ID: 26-49987
Type: Part Time - Benefitted
Meridian Park Medical Ctr campus

Overview

The birth of a child is exciting, intense, and deeply meaningful — and you understand the full range of emotions that come with it. That’s why you work to create an environment that is safe, welcoming, and nurturing for patients and their families.

Whether you're supporting care in Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, or Newborn Nurseries, you bring both compassion and clinical skill to every moment. From ensuring surgical sites are sterile and fully equipped, to providing basic patient care with a gentle touch, you embody Legacy’s mission: making life better for others.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for this Surgical Technologist position.

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus a birth center and breast health center.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering family-centered care across Women’s Services units, including Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, and Newborn Nurseries.

• Assists at the surgical field, passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team.

• Participates in the preparation and setup of surgical suites, maintaining sterile technique while managing instruments and supplies for various procedures.

• Provides basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Performs a broad range of essential tasks that support safe and efficient patient care, but do not require RN-level licensure or skills.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Women’s Services experience preferred.

Education:

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

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent, and
• As of January 1, 2017, in lieu of the formal Surg Tech 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.