Surgical Technologist
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Functions as a surgical team member
in the operating room working under the direction and supervision
of an RN. Assists in providing care to patients of all ages
including pediatrics and geriatrics to assure quality nursing care.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Operating Room of Surgery provides
intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients.
We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics,
adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of
provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or
are being admitted to the hospital.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or
equivalent required. Current documentation of certification to
practice surgical technology in Oregon required. Option 1
Successful completion of a training program for surgical
technologists in a branch of the armed forces of the United States
or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corp.
Successful completion of 16 hours of continuing education every two
(2) years relevant to the medical-surgical practice of surgical
technology. Option 2 Successful completion of a surgical technology
education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of
Health Education Schools (ABHES). Certification as a surgical
technologist issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology
and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or successful completion of the
CAAHEP or ABHES educational program within the past twelve months.
Option 3 Candidate has practiced surgical technology at least two
(2) years between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2017 in a
hospital, ambulatory surgical center or as an employee of a federal
government agency or institution. Successful completion of 16 hours
of continuing education every two (2) years relevant to the
medical-surgical practice of surgical technology. Option 4
Successful completion of a BOLI registered apprenticeship program
for surgical technologists that has been approved by OHA. Current
Tech in Surgery TS-Certification from NCCT. Healthcare Provider BLS
required. Experience or training in computer applications
preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Time Management: Ability to
organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time
frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform
multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced
environments and under pressure. Social Perceptiveness: Ability to
work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic
understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or
communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal
sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a
non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards,
values, lifestyles, and ages. Communication: Effective written and
oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange
information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. LCH
Surgery Main OR: Knowledge of proper decontamination, washing,
sorting, and reassembling of instruments. Knowledge of proper use
of equipment utilized in the operating room. Knowledge of surgeon
needs and techniques for procedures. Knowledge of basic
instrumentation for specialty areas including general eyes, ENT,
ortho, OB/GYN, urology, vascular, plastic, laparoscopic procedures
(and cardiac, if appropriate). Knowledge of sizes and applications
of needles and suture types for different procedures. Knowledge of
endoscopic and open staple products, sizes and application.
Knowledge of implant materials and applications. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the
time) CLIMB - STAIRS SIT WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Knee to chest:
24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds PUSH
(60 or more pounds force) PULL (60 or more pounds force) LIFT (Knee
to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Waist to
Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60
Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 -
20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30
sec) SQUAT Repetitive BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL
(hands & knees) ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing ENTER &
EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY REACH - Forward REACH - Upward MANUAL
DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP
Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)
STAND
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Albany , Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Lebanon, Oregon
