Surgical Technologist

JOB SUMMARY
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PURPOSE F
unctions as a surgical team member in the operating room working under the direction and supervision of an
RN
. Assists in providing care to patients of all ages including pediatrics and geriatrics to assure quality nursing care.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION T
he Ambulatory Surgery Center provides pre, intra and post op care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people having outpatient surgery.
EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS H
igh School diploma or equivalent required. Current documentation of certification to practice surgical technology in Oregon required. Option 1 Successful 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. Successful completion of 16 hours of continuing education every two (2) years relevant to the medical-surgical practice of surgical technology. Option 2 Successful completion of a surgical technology education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (
CAAHEP
) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (
ABHES
). Certification as a surgical technologist issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (
NBSTSA
) or successful completion of the
CAAHEP
or
ABHES
educational program within the past twelve months. Option 3 Candidate has practiced surgical technology at least two (2) 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. Successful completion of 16 hours of continuing education every two (2) years relevant to the medical-surgical practice of surgical technology. Option 4 Successful completion of a
BOLI
registered apprenticeship program for surgical technologists that has been approved by
OHA
. Current Tech in Surgery
TS
-Certification from
NCCT
. Healthcare Provider
BLS
required. Experience or training in computer applications preferred.
KNOWLEDGE
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SKILLS
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ABILITIES T
ime Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
GSR S
urgery Ambulatory Asb: Knowledge of proper decontamination, washing, sorting, and reassembling of instruments. Knowledge of proper use of equipment utilized in the operating room. Knowledge of surgeon needs and techniques for procedures. Knowledge of basic instrumentation for specialty areas including general eyes,
ENT
, ortho,
OB
/
GYN
, urology, vascular, plastic, laparoscopic procedures (and cardiac, if appropriate). Knowledge of sizes and applications of needles and suture types for different procedures. Knowledge of endoscopic and open staple products, sizes and application. Knowledge of implant materials and applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS R
arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
CLIMB
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STAIRS SIT WALK
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INCLINE LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs
CARRY
1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
CARRY
2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
PUSH
(60 or more pounds force)
PULL
(60 or more pounds force)
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
WALK
-
LEVEL SURFACE LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT
(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY
1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY
2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT S
tatic (hold >30 sec)
SQUAT R
epetitive
BEND FORWARD
at waist
KNEEL
(on knees)
CRAWL
(hands & knees)
ROTATE TRUNK S
itting
ROTATE TRUNK S
tanding
ENTER
&
EXIT VEHICLE
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MACHINERY REACH
- Forward
REACH
- Upward
MANUAL DEXTERITY H
ands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F
ingers
GRASP H
and/Fist
PUSH
(0-20 pounds force)
PULL
(0-20 pounds force)
STAND