Legacy Health
Surgical Technologist First Assistant
Legacy Health, Silverton, Oregon, United States, 97381
OverviewYou are the go-to person ensuring that every detail is arranged for surgical services. You’re also an important presence within the surgical field, as you pass proper instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team. Your ability to work in a fast-paced environment as you carry on the Legacy mission of making life better for others will allow you to thrive in our supportive healthcare community.
ResponsibilitiesFunctions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QualificationsExperience:
1-year Surgical Technologist 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, or equivalent experience.
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.
Must have completed an accredited First Assistant program or a Legacy-offered course in First Assisting.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Licensure
American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.
For new hires after July 1, 2016 not meeting the previous experience provision noted in the
Education
section: Current certification as Surgical Technologist or certification as Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from Surg Tech program.
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ResponsibilitiesFunctions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QualificationsExperience:
1-year Surgical Technologist 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, or equivalent experience.
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.
Must have completed an accredited First Assistant program or a Legacy-offered course in First Assisting.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Licensure
American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.
For new hires after July 1, 2016 not meeting the previous experience provision noted in the
Education
section: Current certification as Surgical Technologist or certification as Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from Surg Tech program.
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