Surgical Technologist
On-siteNew York, United States or The Dalles, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Prepare surgical cases by creating and maintaining sterile fields, retracting and passing instruments, and supplying medications to surgeons during procedures. Accurately check required supplies and equipment before each case, assemble operative instrumentation, and set up sterile fields demonstrating aseptic technique. Collect data on assigned cases, complete instrument, sponge, and blade counts with the Registered Nurse, and clean equipment and facilities as necessary. Transport patients according to unit schedules and priorities while performing requested housekeeping and clerical duties. This role is represented by OFNHP. Adventist Health Columbia Gorge serves the Columbia River Gorge community with a 49-bed hospital, medical offices, home health, and a birthing center.
Required Qualifications
- Accredited surgical technology program
- Surgery Technician certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
- AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR
- All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable
Desired Qualifications
- High School Education/GED or equivalent
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
- Scrub technician experience
- Operating room experience and/or training course
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
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