The
birth of a child is exciting, frantic, intense and beautiful. You
understand all of the emotions involved, and so you strive to create an
atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and nurturing for everyone. Whether
working within labor & delivery, family birth centers or newborn
nurseries, you extend your compassion and skill to patients and their
families. In addition to making sure that surgical sites are sterilized
and fully equipped, you offer basic patient care with a kind touch that
exemplifies the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
Legacy
Meridian Park Medical Center is the South metro area’s full-service
medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the
skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our
specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery,
cancer care, orthopedic and total joint surgery and a birth center and
breast health center.
Responsibilities
The
Women’s Services Surgical Technologist functions as part of a
multi-disciplinary team to provide family-centered patient care across
Women’s services units including labor and delivery, family birth
centers, and newborn nurseries. This
individual assists at the surgical field passing instruments and
supplies to other members of the surgical team. Participates in
preparing and equipping the surgical suites, and maintains sterile
technique while providing supplies and instruments for various
procedures. Provides
basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of an
RN. This role performs a broad range of tasks essential to safe and
efficient patient care, but not requiring RN level licensure or skills.
Qualifications
Experience:
1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred. Women’s Services experience preferred.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation
from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion of a
military training program for surgical technologists.
As
of January 1, 2017, in lieu of the formal Surgical Technologist
training program requirement, may substitute professional experience if
candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as Surgical Technologist.
Skills:
Basic level patient care skills per requirements of the position.
Basic medical terminology.
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Ability to understand and apply principles of sterile technique and surgical procedures within the scope of the position
Able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple assignments.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a changing environment and circumstances.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Location: Tualatin, Oregon, US
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