Surgical Technician First Assist or CST Full Time

$10,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment payable in 4 payments
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiopulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.
Where We Are:
McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.
Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technician First Assist provides aid with technical functions alongside the surgeon to perform safe care and achieve optimal results for the patient. All tasks will be completed according to the standards of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBST), Association of Surgical Technologist (AST), Surgical department and Hospital policies.
Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Surgery Technician required
• Three years of operating room experience preferred
• Certified Surgical First Assist required
• Obtain BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Essential Job Functional

• Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon during all cases
• Updates and keeps records of surgeon preference cards
• Don OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Gathers, checks, opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
• Assist with prepping of the skin and draping of the patient
• Positioning the patient
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
• Providing visualization of the operative site
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis
• Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes
• Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings
• Aid in securing drainage systems to tissue
• Assists with patient transfers
• Assists with room turnover and return of unused supplies
• Assist OR personnel as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts

WVMC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any Special need or seek accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact us at (503)
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)