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Surgical Technician First Assist or CST Full Time - Mcminnville Oregon
Company: Willamette Valley Medical Center
Location: Mcminnville, Oregon
Posted On: 04/26/2024
***$10,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment payable in 4 payments*** -
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Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiopulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.
Where We Are:
McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more---
Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technician First Assist provides aid with technical functions alongside the surgeon to perform safe care and achieve optimal results for the patient. - All tasks will be completed according to the standards of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBST), Association of Surgical Technologist (AST), Surgical department and Hospital policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Certified Surgery Technician required
- Three years of operating room experience preferred
- Certified Surgical First Assist required
- Obtain BLS certification within 3 months of hire
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Essential Job Functional
- Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon during all cases
- Updates and keeps records of surgeon preference cards
- Don OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Gathers, checks, opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
- Assist with prepping of the skin and draping of the patient
- Positioning the patient
- Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
- Providing visualization of the operative site
- Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis
- Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate
- Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes
- Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings
- Aid in securing drainage systems to tissue
- Assists with patient transfers
- Assists with room turnover and return of unused supplies
- Assist OR personnel as needed
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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