Surgical Technologist AACH (Surgery)
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | 1st Shift - 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
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. We service many specialties including orthopedics, spine, general, GYN, plastics/reconstructive, and urology.
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.
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.
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.
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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