What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Assist Technician position at Legacy Health?
Legacy Health seeks a First Assist Technician for Saint Benedict, Oregon.
Job Description and Requirements
- Specialty: First Assist Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Overview:
You will ensure every detail is arranged for surgical services. As an important presence within the surgical field, you will pass proper instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team. Your ability to work in a fast-paced environment as you carry on the Legacy mission of improving life for others will allow you to thrive in our supportive healthcare community.
Responsibilities
Function as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Experience:
1-year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion of a military training program for surgical technologists, or equivalent experience.
- As of January 1, 2017, in lieu of the formal Surgical Technologist training program requirement, may substitute professional experience if candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as Surgical Technologist.
- Must have completed an accredited First Assistant program or a Legacy-offered course in First Assisting, within 12 months of hire.
LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.
Equal opportunity employer/vet/disabled.
Licensure
Licensure/Certification:
- American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.
- For new hires after July 1, 2016 not meeting the previous experience provision noted in the Education section: Current certification as Surgical Technologist or certification as Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from Surg Tech program.
Pay Range
USD $38.50 - USD $55.06 /Hr.
Legacy Health Job ID #1580-24-37842. Posted job title: surgical technologist first assistant.
About Legacy Health
We build the safest environment for giving and receiving care, where both patients and caregivers thrive.
We provide comprehensive health care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley and have the most five-star ratings for hospitals in the region. From rural areas to urban centers, we play a critical role in the lives of 2.5 million people.
We value the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) patient care across our system.
Benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Salary : $39 - $55
