surgical_technologist – Adult Cardiothoracic

Specialty: Adult Cardiothoracic
Facility: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
State License: OR
Certs/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)
Years of Experience: 1
Shift: Varies, rotating weekends. Call expected
Guaranteed Hours: 40
Description: Specialty: Surgical Tech CardiacFacility: Good Samaritan Regional Medical CenterState License: ORCerts/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)Years of Experience: 1Shift: Varies, rotating weekends. Call expectedGuaranteed Hours: 40Description: JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEFunctions as a surgical team member in the operating room working under the direction and supervision of an RN. Primary area of work will be in cardiac open heart with the ability to assist in all area of the OR when needed. Assists in providing care to patients of all ages including pediatrics and geriatrics to assure quality nursing care. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Operating Room of Surgery provides cardiac 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 going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSCurrent documentation of certification to practice surgical technology in Oregon required. Option 1Successful 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 2Successful 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 3Candidate 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.One (1) year scrubbing CVOR/Open Heart procedures experience or two (2) years acute care scrubbing experience required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Experience or training in computer applications preferred. Additional Information:When submitting please make sure you are including a time to interview and the best way to set up a time to interview, whether that’s by calling the candidate or emailing etc. Please enter in this section: General Interview Time Available Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis; OR – Cardiac Surgery Tech – CARDIAC EXP. REQUIRED