Certified Surgical First Assistant

Certified Surgical First Assistant/Certified Scrub TechnologistSalary Range $43.00 - $61.31 HourlyOverviewAt 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 12 clinics offering 8 specialties, you'll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We're proud to have been named the 2025 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center, Medical Facility and Women's Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.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: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 techniquesEnsure surgical conditions optimization via surveillance of medical equipmentEffectively collaborate with Hospital staff and medical staff members toward provision of pre-operative, inter-operative, and post-operative care to surgical patientsProtect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, medical and financial information per HIPAA.Qualifications· 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 requiredBenefits· 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 positionsSantiam 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.