Surgical Technologist - Ashland, OR
Company: Asante
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: September 18, 2023
Job Description:
Surgical Technologist Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000
Full Time Variable Schedule Days Salary:Starts at $31.25 and up -
increase based on qualifications and years of experience in the
field.As a Surgical Technologist, you will also make extra money
per hour (shift differentials) when working swing, night, and
weekend hours:
- $3.00 extra per hour between 11:00pm and 7:00am (Nights)
- $1.62 extra per hour between 3:00pm and 11:00pm (Swing
Shift)
- $1.43 extra per hour for weekend shifts External candidates may
be eligible for a Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance!
This position may be eligible for an employee referral bonus,
payable only to our current employees. Please click HERE to learn
more details!For immediate consideration, apply online or email
resume with qualifications directly to Janell Cleveland at
Who We Are At Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH), we enjoy
being part of a small community based surgical team, and we work
together to provide the very best patient care and experience. As a
small, dedicated team, we are not a number but a group of unique
and diverse individuals. By being a part of the team at Ashland
means that you have a voice in your practice and have the ability
to influence our culture of patient care. On average 2600 cases are
performed a year in our department with 6 OR suites in use. We
service many specialties including orthopedics, spine, general,
GYN, plastics/reconstructive, and urology. In addition, we are the
only hospital in southern Oregon and northern California to perform
retina surgery.As a Surgical Tech for Ashland Community Hospital,
you will have the opportunity to:
- Deliver professional personal care to those undergoing
surgery.
- Be a part of a small and cohesive team.
- Work in multiple specialties, gaining a variety of experience
and exposure.
- Work with an excellent group of Doctors, RN's, and Techs.We are
seeking an impressive Surgical Technologist to join the Surgical
Team at AACH. At Asante, Surgical Technicians are a highly valued
member of the patient care team in Surgery, working under the
supervision of the Charge Nurse. As a Surgical Technologist at
Asante, you will have the opportunity to join a team where
camaraderie extends into personal life and where high performance
is expected. What You'll Do
- Become a critical member of the surgical team by functioning as
a Surgical Technician in the Operating Room under the Association
of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and Certified Surgical Technician
(CST) guidelines.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, pass appropriate
instruments, and assist in exposure of the surgical field.
- Select and prepare the appropriate supplies and equipment for
surgical cases and operate all surgical equipment.
- Organize instrumentation and the sterile field.
- Perform all surgical counts consistently, including safety
count. Who You Are
- You have knowledge of procedure and technique in caring for
patients, equipment, and supplies.
- You can demonstrate aseptic technique, scrub, gown and glove
counts; and other aspects of scrub role under the AORN and CST
guidelines.
- You can task-switch rapidly without losing your efficiency or
your focus.
- Your communication game is strong - you rarely feel
misunderstood. What You Must Have ONE of the following is required:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited, approved by the OHA,
education program for surgical tech and has, or is able to obtain,
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) within 12 months
of graduation, or
- In lieu of CST, OSA (Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting)
subspecialty certification from JCAHPO will be accepted, or
- In lieu of certification; completed training for surgical techs
in the military and has completed 16 hours continuing education
every 2 years, or
- Provides documentation showing surgical tech practice during at
least 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding 01/01/2017 and
completes 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years, or
- LPN Licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing may be
considered in lieu of CST and will waive previous experience
requirement.Certifications
- BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified
by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start. What
We Offer
- Competitive starting wage.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental,
vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer
contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases
with years of service.
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service. Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location.
We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused
caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a
place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive,
and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment
of sustained medical excellence.For more on our story and
award-winning health care, click HERE . About Asante and Southern
Oregon Asante is a local, community owned and governed,
not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care
services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of
Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland
Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass,
Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and
additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical
specialties and services are represented within an organization
dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees,
Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career
advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively
impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community.
Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you
connect.At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide
us as we serve patients and the community: Excellence - Respect -
Honesty - Service - Teamwork Asante is an equal opportunity
employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment
women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and
protected veterans.
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