Surgical Technologist ARRMC (Surgery)

Surgical Technologist ARRMC (Surgery)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.000001 | On Call | Variable Hours/Variable Days

Salary: Starts at $31.25 and up - increase based on qualifications and years of experience in the field.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will also make extra money per hour (shift differentials) when working swing, night, and weekend hours:

• $3.00 extra per hour between 11:00pm and 7:00am (Nights)
• $1.62 extra per hour between 3:00pm and 11:00pm (Swing Shift)
• $1.43 extra per hour for weekend shifts

Who We Are

Recently recognized as a level 2 trauma designation, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC) has a state-of-the-art surgical department with 20 OR suites, including 2 dedicated cardiac surgery suites and hybrid operating room. With 9-10 blocks per day, ARRMC performs approximately 10,000 cases per year with a variety of specialties. These specialties include general/vascular, neurosurgery, total joint/orthopedics, bariatric surgery, trauma, ENT, plastics, urology and cardiothoracic surgery. As a progressive surgical hospital, ARRMC performs robotic urological, gynecological, and general surgery - and was one of the first in the state of Oregon to employ the use of the Mazor neurosurgical robot and to perform transcather aortic valve replacement (TAVR). ARRMC also performs Davinci Si and Xi robotic surgeries in general, urology and GYN specialties. As the region's referral center, serving nine counties, ARRMC is also recognized as a top cardiac surgery hospital in the Northwest performing approximately 600 heart cases and 400 lung cases per year.

We are seeking an impressive Surgical Technologist to join the Surgical Team at ARRMC. At Asante, Surgical Technicians are a highly valued member of the patient care team in Surgery, working under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. As a Surgical Technologist at Asante, you will have the opportunity to join a team where camaraderie extends into personal life and where high performance is expected.

What You'll Do

• Become a critical member of the surgical team by functioning as a Surgical Technician in the Operating Room under the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and Certified Surgical Technician (CST) guidelines.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, pass appropriate instruments, and assist in exposure of the surgical field.
• Select and prepare the appropriate supplies and equipment for surgical cases and operate all surgical equipment.
• Organize instrumentation and the sterile field.
• Perform all surgical counts consistently, including safety count.

Who You Are

• You have knowledge of procedure and technique in caring for patients, equipment, and supplies.
• You can demonstrate aseptic technique, scrub, gown and glove counts; and other aspects of scrub role under the AORN and CST guidelines.
• You can task-switch rapidly without losing your efficiency or your focus.
• Your communication game is strong - you rarely feel misunderstood.

What You Must Have

ONE of the following is required:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited, approved by the OHA, education program for surgical tech and has, or is able to obtain, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) within 12 months of graduation, or
• In lieu of CST, OSA (Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting) subspecialty certification from JCAHPO will be accepted, or
• In lieu of certification; completed training for surgical techs in the military and has completed 16 hours continuing education every 2 years, or
• Provides documentation showing surgical tech practice during at least 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding 01/01/2017 and completes 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years, or
• LPN Licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing may be considered in lieu of CST and will waive previous experience requirement.

Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.