What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Operating Room/CVOR position at Salem Health?
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment: SH Operating RoomPosition Type: Full TimeShift: Days- Variable four 10 hr shiftsPioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!Your Role With Us:As an integral part of the surgical team, you will ensure that the operating room environment is safe and sterile, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize positive patient outcomes. Your passion for patient care and safety will drive your preparation of sterile solutions and medications used in surgery as you assemble and operate instruments, equipment and supplies while demonstrating empathy and utilizing strong communication skills.What's our Operating Room/CVOR like?State-of-the-art equipment - 2 Da Vinci XI robots, CT and Image Navigated Surgery!Surgeries include cardiac and open heart and endovascular surgery, urologic and general surgeries including bariatric (Center of Excellence) services, orthopedic, neuro spine and brain, and trauma surgery. All surgical specialty services and trauma are provided except burns and organ transplant procedures. Population includes pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Number of beds and number of patient treatment areas: 18 bedsAverage about 250 cases Monday-Friday.Level II trauma center. One of the busiest ERs in the West Coast!Total Rewards Offerings:Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidatesFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.Background/Expertise:Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through the American Heart Association (AHA)And will follow any one of three paths:Path I: Completion of an Accredited Educational ProgramCompletion of a surgical technology educational program accredited by a national accreditation organization that is approved by the Oregon Health Authority; andHolds a current surgical technologist certification issued through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or, obtains surgical technologist certification through the NBSTSA within twelve months of program completion.Path II: Completion of a US Military Surgical Technologist Training ProgramProvides documentation showing completion of a training program for surgical technologists in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; andDemonstrates that sixteen hours of approved continuing education was completed every two yearsPath III: ExperienceProvides documentation demonstrating practice of surgical technology during at least two of the years between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2017; andIf experienced in the state of Oregon, must also demonstrate that sixteen hours of continuing education was completed every two years since 1/1/2017We look forward to receiving your application!This is one of many excellent opportunities available at Salem Health! Please visit our career page athttps://www.salemhealth.org/about/careers.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
