Surgical Technologist - Women's Services - Legacy Health

Surgical Technologist - Women's Services

US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 24-37051
Type: Regular Full-Time
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel

Overview

The birth of a child is exciting, frantic, intense and beautiful. You understand all of the emotions involved, and so you strive to create an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and nurturing for everyone. Whether working within labor & delivery, family birth centers or newborn nurseries, you extend your compassion and skill to patients and their families. In addition to making sure that surgical sites are sterilized and fully equipped, you offer basic patient care with a kind touch that exemplifies the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

Randall Childrens Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants, children and teens. We offer unrivaled pediatric expertise in a state of- the-art facility designed exclusively for children. From routine care to the most complex cases, pediatricians and families trust us to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care for kids.

Responsibilities

The Womens Services Surgical Technologist functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide family-centered patient care across Womens services units including labor and delivery, family birth centers, and newborn nurseries. This individual assists at the surgical field passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team. Participates in preparing and equipping the surgical suites, and maintains sterile technique while providing supplies and instruments for various procedures. Provides basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of an RN. This role performs a broad range of tasks essential to safe and efficient patient care, but not requiring RN level licensure or skills.

Qualifications

Experience:

1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred. Womens Services 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.

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.

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.

LEGACYS VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacys Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Compensation details: 33.26-47.56 Hourly Wage

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