Surgical Technologist Per Diem

Overview

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and exceptional careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust.

We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technicians work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Surgical Technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures to facilitate a physician s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Are you looking to pick up some extra shifts, or work part time? We are looking for an experienced or military trained Surgical Tech to join our team! No weekends or holidays!

• Participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
• Assess patient status during pre-op interview, and on a continuing basis
• Provide safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Document interventions and patient s responses
• Ensure provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner
• Utilize nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care
• Communicate appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff
• Safely carry out physician s orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities
• Assist Anesthesia staff as needed
• Display an understanding of each patient s cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment and care
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees
• Maintain competencies to function in RN role within specific area
• Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical, equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body temperature
• Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions
• Assess, anticipates and implement appropriate care throughout the surgical process
• Other duties as assigned

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) OR Military trained Sterile Processing/Surgical Techs (must complete 16 CEU's every 2 years)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of experience in a Main Operating Room
• Must be able to work 2-4 times a month M-Th 7-5:30 (hours can vary)

• Multispecialty experience:
  Orthopedics, GYN, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology

• Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon
• Necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field
• Ability to don OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE); gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure; sets up…