Surgery Tech Coordinator, Full Time

Harney District Hospital is seeking a full time Surgery Coordinator. Surgery Coordinator-Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) prioritizes, delegates, coordinates, and provides allocation of department resources to ensure high quality patient care. In coordination with the Surgery Supervisor makes judgments / decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of issues including instruments, equipment, scheduling, daily staffing and conflict resolution. Collaborates with appropriate disciplines, including Surgeons, Anesthesia, Surgery staff, EVS, Facilities, Materials Management, Radiology and manufacturer reps to maintain Operating Room readiness and high-quality patient care. This position will assist the Surgery Supervisor in overseeing the work of department staff and caregivers in sterile processing, inventory and equipment management, and within the intraprocedural phase of care.

Required Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology and the pathological processes. The knowledge and application of surgical principles, aseptic technique and typical equipment used in surgery. Knowledge of computer application software used in surgery and office setting. Knowledge of operative procedures, ability to operate sterilizers and equipment used in the surgery department. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Education and Experience

Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS), CST certification upon hire or completion of a training program for surgical technologists in the US military. Five years of experience as a CST in an acute care multi-disciplinary facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center within the past 10 years. Combined training and experience resulting in learning basic techniques required in performing CST duties.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS : Five+ years prior experience as a CST. Previous coordinator experience.

Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Ashlyn Boogar at or .

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire; they will also be required to pass a background check and drug screen for legal or illegal drugs under Federal or State law.

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