Per Diem Surgical Technologist | Women's And Children's Center

Hourly rate: $36.89 - $53.50 plus 10% Per Diem differential

About the Women's and Children's Center:

• Approximately 60-70 deliveries per month
• Care provided to low and moderate risk LDRP patients
• Level 2 NICU and Pediatric services provided
• RT and Pediatric Hospitalist team available 24/7
• OB anesthesia provided by CRNA’s that are in house
• 1 Operating Room; 2 triage rooms; 14 LDRP’s; 8 NICU/Peds rooms

The Surgical Technologist participates as part of the surgical team in assisting nursing staff in support services necessary for safe and efficient care of patients within various areas of surgical services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scrub duties for all specialties that may require surgical intervention.
• Protects equipment from damage/misuse; reports damage/misuse and or malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Develops and maintains two-way communications with physicians, staff and management.
• Precepts and trains new scrub technologist and student technologist.
• Informs appropriate person to make changes on preference cards when requested by physician.
• Participates in new supply/equipment evaluation and implementation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Required Education:

• Graduated from a Nationally Accredited organization educational program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES and obtain a national Surgical certification by the NBSTSA, JCAHPO, or NCCT within one year of graduation; OR
• Completion of a training program for Surgical Technologists in a branch of the armed forces of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corp and completion of 16 hours of continuing education as described in section (15) of this rule every two years to be tracked by department; OR
• Practice of surgical technology at least two years between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2017 in a hospital, ambulatory surgical center or as an employee of a federal government agency or institution and completion of 16 hours of continuing education every two years to be tracked by department

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• Obtain a national Surgical certification by the NBSTSA, JCAHPO, or NCCT within one year of graduation - if not eligible to practice under the armed forces training or had practiced for at least two years between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2017
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Additional Posting Information: Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.

Pay: $36.89 - $53.50 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• On call

License/Certification:

• Surgical certification by the NBSTSA, JCAHPO, or NCCT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person