Certified Surgical First Assistant/Certified Scrub Technologist

At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to employee growth and well-being. As part of our team, you’ll have access to cutting-edge medical technology, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Join us at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, where your skills and compassion will be appreciated, and together, we can make a positive impact on the health and lives of our community.

With 11 clinics offering 8 specialties, you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We’re proud to have been named the 2024 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center and Women’s Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.

Compensation: $35.90 - $52.77 DOE

Job Summary: Full-time, shared rotating call required; a call weekend every 4th - 6th weekend.

Department Description: We have a busy and growing surgery department with an outstanding personable team to work! In Surgical Services, we have seven pre and post beds, three large surgical suites, and a fourth surgical-GI suite. We also service a surgical suite in the Family Birthing Center.

Responsibilities:

· Work in an environment where patients receive surgical interventions in the specialty areas of:

o General Surgery with robotics, Podiatry, Orthopedic trauma & total joint replacements, Ophthalmology, OB-GYN with robotics, ENT/Head & Neck.

· Scrub Techs and First Assistants, within their scope of practice; optimize provision of surgical patient care through appropriate use of techniques

· Ensure surgical conditions optimization via surveillance of medical equipment

· Effectively collaborate with Hospital staff and medical staff members toward provision of pre-operative, inter-operative, and post-operative care to surgical patients

· Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, medical and financial information per HIPAA.

Qualification/Education/Requirements

· Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of principles that relate to this position

· Must be highly motivated

· Work well with a team and have the ability to function in a fast- paced environment

· Possession and maintenance of either a Certified Surgical Assistant credential from the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical assistants or a Certified Surgical First Assistant credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

· Current BLS required

· 2-years multi service line experience preferred; 1-year experience required

Benefits

· Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

· PTO and holiday pay

· Employee Referral Program

· 401(k) Retirement

· Life Insurance

· Long Term Disability

· Employee Discounts

· Bilingual Pay Differential for eligible positions

· Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible positions

· Tuition Assistance for eligible positions

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and an EEO Affirmative Action Race/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Veteran/Disability Employer.