Surgical Technologist | Hourly Rates High Above Industry Standard

Newly increased pay range: $36.89-$53.50

From $76,000 to $111,000 per year depending on experience

Relocation assistance available up to $15,000

What makes our OR unique? You will:

• Gain experience in multiple specialties: neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, etc.
• Work closely with the same core team; build strong relationships with surgeons and anesthesiologists
• Embrace the opportunity to wear lots of hats and continually grow and learn
• Join an organization committed to your professional development and growth
• Enjoy working on a team that supports each other, is productive and fun
• Improve your quality of life with minimal call requirements: typically only 2-3 call shifts per month

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. Assists at the surgical field passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team and maintains the sterile field. Participates in acquiring, preparing, and equipping the surgical suites. Ensures the delivery of quality care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in accordance with individual needs, standards of care, and hospital policy. Assists in non-surgical patient intervention under the direct supervision of a physician or RN. May serve as a Core Technician, with responsibility for maintaining sterile technique and providing supplies and instruments as requested. Added job functions may include being responsible for staff education, inventory, vendor management, effective physician relationships, birth certificate processing or other administrative duties.

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.
• 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.

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of rules/regulations established by governmental and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrates technical proficiency with equipment and instrumentation used for surgical procedures
• Follows correct procedures in unusual and emergent procedures/situations
• Adjusts promptly and calmly to changes in the work environment; performs well in emergency situations

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.89 - $53.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person