Surgical Technician, Open Heart Surgery, (40 hrs, days)ARC Group • Oregon City, OR, US

Surgical Technician, Open Heart Surgery, (40 hrs, days)

ARC Group • Oregon City, OR, US

25 days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Job Description

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN OREGON CITY, OR

ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Surgical Technician! This position is Oregon City, OR. Regional relocation assistance is available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

At ARC Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better innovation and problem-solving. As an organization, we embrace diversity in all its forms and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Candidates must currently have PERMANENT US work authorization. Sorry, but we are not considering any candidates from outside companies for this position (no C2C, 3rd party / brokering).

Job Summary :

Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures and coordinates other activities with other OR professionals.

Essential Responsibilities :

Practice standards of performance :

Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards.
Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences.
Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage.
Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times.
Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues.
Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule.
Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs.
Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Utilizes professional communication techniques.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational records. (HIPPA Standards).
Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team.
Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior. (group norms)
Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques.
Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate.
Demonstrates awareness of new concepts and skills.
Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings. Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook.

Assessment Standard of Performance :

Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained.

Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience.

Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing and time out. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period.

Planning Standard of Performance :

Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up.

Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide age appropriate care to patients through education, training and experience.

Implementation Standard of Performance :

Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the intra- operative patient.

Applies principles of aseptic technique.

Evaluates sterile packs and supplies. Provides a well organized sterile area.

Is aware of procedures progression and anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times.

Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively.

Applies and assists with the principles of correct body alignment in positioning and transferring patients.

Examines unused equipment and instruments for gross contamination and transports covered used instruments to utility room.

Responsible for sterile core activities, able to prioritize duties : Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies as needed, assisting with O.R. room needs as necessary.

Assists with appropriate measures in emergency situations.

Works in conjunction with Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case.

Initiates and facilitates room turnovers : Light housekeeping duties, procurement of equipment, supplies and X-Rays. Restocking of unused supplies and equipment. Participates in the reprocessing process.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support required at hire

Surgical Technologist Certificate required at hire

Additional Requirements :

Knowledge of sterile core area.

Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline.

Able to follow instruction.

Preferred Qualifications :

Two (2) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting.

Ability to rotate through sterile core area.

Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts.

Must-haves

Surgical Technologist Certificate, BLS

ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked a top 20 recruiting and executive search firm working with clients nationwide to recruit the highest quality technical resources. We have achieved this by understanding both our candidate's and client's needs and goals and serving both with integrity and a shared desire to succeed.

At ARC Group, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Position is offered with no fee to candidate.

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Surgical Technician • Oregon City, OR, US