First Assist Technician - $20-97 per hour at Legacy Health
Wilsonville, OR 97070
About the Job
Legacy Health is seeking a First Assist Technician for a job in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: First Assist Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Overview:
In the OR, timeliness, cleanliness and orderliness are essential. If you see yourself as someone who can ensure all of these as an OR assistant, this may be an ideal position for you. Here, you will realize your potential while helping to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
Responsibilities:HOUSEKEEPING FUNCTIONS:
Promptly responds to room turnover requests.
Assists in the turnover of the operating room for surgery, including obtaining supplies and equipment, and returning equipment and unused supplies at conclusion of the procedure.
Surface disinfection of specialty OR equipment, including robot, microscopes, etc.
Assists in obtaining and stocking equipment for subsequent cases.
Assists with transport and breakdown of case cart to decontamination as needed.
SUPPLY INVENTORY FUNCTIONS:
Checks and re-stocks the following areas to maintain adequate inventory levels: core areas, distribution cart, general department inventory, and air tanks.
GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS:
Assists with patient transport, transfer and positioning as needed within the OR.
Performs or assists with surgical site preparation as requested, including pre-operative shave preps.
Assists room personnel with patient preparations and positioning as needed (e.g., holding limbs).
Maintains clear and uncluttered hallways.
Responds to room requests and special needs.
Transports equipment, blood, specimens, lab draws and other items to and from the OR to other hospital departments.
May transport patients and retrieve beds and stretchers as needed within the perioperative areas.
Completes assigned duties checklist and provides report to lead or relief personnel.
Demonstrates accepted aseptic practices in the performance of all job duties.
Adheres to all Legacy and departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications:Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
One year previous medical experience in an acute care setting preferred. This could include experience as a Surgical Services Aide, OR Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, central sterile tech, or other medical experience.
Skills:
Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic computations. Medical terminology desirable.
Must be able to work well with other team members.
Must be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to quickly perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be willing and able to work alternate shifts (including weekends) and overtime to meet the demands and needs of patient care and the department.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Licensure:Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS for provider certification required prior to start date.
CNA or other clinical/surgical certification preferred.
Pay Range: USD $20.42 - USD $29.21 /Hr.Legacy Health Job ID #1580-24-40833. Posted job title: operating room assistant
About Legacy Health
Join our team and be a part of creating the gold standard in care safety. Together, we're building the safest environment for giving and receiving care, where both patients and caregivers thrive.
Who is Legacy Health?
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world — these are not just words. They are commitments that form the core of our mission, and we take them seriously. That mission matches a profound and serious footprint: Legacy Health is a locally owned nonprofit, six-hospital health system that also includes a full-service children’s hospital, a 24-hour mental and behavioral health services center, and more than 70 primary care, specialty and urgent care clinics, 14,000 employees and nearly 3,000 health care providers.
We provide comprehensive health care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley and have the most five-star ratings for hospitals in the region. From rural areas to urban centers, we play a critical role in the lives of 2.5 million people.
As one of the largest employers in the area, people trust Legacy with their health and livelihoods. That is why Forbes named Legacy one of the best large employers in America in 2023. That vote of trust also demands that we leave a positive mark on our community beyond the hallways of our hospitals and clinics. As a reflective and open-minded organization, we value the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) patient care across our system.
Benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits