Surgical Technologist First Assistant in SILVERTON, Oregon at Legacy Health

Legacy Health

Surgical Technologist First Assistant

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

Job ID: 26-47660
Type: Regular Full-Time
Silverton Medical Ctr campus

Overview

You are the go-to person ensuring that every detail is arranged for surgical services. You’re also an important presence within the surgical field, as you pass proper instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team. Your ability to work in a fast-paced environment as you carry on the Legacy mission of making life better for others will allow you to thrive in our supportive healthcare community.

Legacy Silverton Medical Center serves the heart of the Willamette Valley with a wide mix of services, many not typically available in a community hospital: CT scan (computerized tomography), nuclear medicine, echocardiography, family birth center and much more.

Responsibilities

Functions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Experience:

1-year Surgical Technologist 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, or equivalent experience.

• 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.

• Must have completed an accredited First Assistant program or within 12 months of hire.