Surgical Services Technologist

Doernbecher Children's Hospital (DCH) Operating Room, a unit of OHSU's Perioperative Services Division and OHSU's Women's and Children's Division, is located on the 8th floor of DCH. DCH is open 24/7 and maintains 8 operating rooms, 1 hybrid room and 2 procedure rooms that primarily address the surgical needs of both inpatient and outpatient pediatric and young adults with congenital conditions ages neonate to 25. Surgical procedure on patients 25 and above may also be performed. Service lines can include Cardiac/ Thoracic, General Surgery, Gynecology, Oral maxillofacial surgery, Dental, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Spine, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Transplant, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Robotic, Gastrointestinal, and Trauma. Surgical procedures on adults 18 years of age and above are also performed if the procedure requires specialized equipment found only at this location. 

 

As the Surgical Services Technologist you will provide intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and RN's who care for pediatric patients experiencing a surgical intervention/other invasive procedure. To participate actively in the work of the unit, committee work, and program level activities/projects. The role requires completion of annual clinical competencies, attending staff meetings and educational events during the day, and actively participating in all quality improvement opportunities assigned. The role requires that all policies, procedures, and patient safety initiatives be followed.

 

Surgical Technologists are an integral part of the team providing surgical care to patients. Surgical

Technologists function in the role of scrub person. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of the

surgeon and the R.N. to ensure that the O.R. environment is safe; equipment functions properly and that the

operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Must possess expertise in the

theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, and surgical procedures, implementation of

tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic

procedures. The surgical technologist role requires extended periods of standing, lifting heavy instrumentation, and potential exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure 

• Scrubs, gowns, & gloves appropriately. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, solutions needed for procedure 

• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to operation and at appropriate intervals per policy

• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants 

• Helps in draping the sterile field 

• Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon/assistant during procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure

• Prepares sterile dressings. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization 

• Assists other members of the team with room turnovers and end of day procedures 

• Assists with prepping room for the next patient 

• Assists with 2nd circulator duties as delegated by RN circulator

• Positions with in person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first

• High school diploma
• Pediatric experience

• Graduated from a Nationally-Accredited organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority as of date of hire; AND 
• Hold and maintain a national Surgical Technologist Certification by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) as of date of hire. 

• Completion of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist certification, including but not limited to a certified ophthalmic surgical assisting credential issued by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or its successor organization, that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies OR
• Completed a Surgical Technologist training program in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service of the USA AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years. OR
• Did not graduate from an accredited school must and can provide documentation showing that he/she they practiced as a Surgical Tech during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017 AND must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 

 

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