Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Surgical Technologist at United General Medical Center in Sedro Wooley, Washington, you'll be part of a close-knit collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our OR Team in the following role:

• Role: Full-Time Surgical Technologist
• Schedule: Four 10-hour Day shifts each week, 0630-1700. No weekends, no nights, and no call required
• Unit: 2 OR Suites
• Hospital: 25 bed critical access hospital

Location: Known as the gateway to adventure and small-town charm, Sedro-Wooley is home to the Northern State Recreational Area and just over an hour from the North Cascades National Park. Living in Sedro-Woolley offers the best of both worlds, a family friendly community with close proximity to the urban amenities of Bellingham and Seattle.

We offer you:

• A wage range of $38.22 - $57.34.
• Relocation Assistance
• Hiring Bonus
• A comprehensive benefits package
• A mission driven healthcare system

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Surgical team during operative procedures by performing a variety of technical duties to primarily assist in responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the surgical sterile field for the operative patient.

Essential Functions

• Arrange and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
• Understand and apply the principles of asepsis. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
• Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
• Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
• Participates in all safety initiatives. Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Accredited Program of Surgical Technology or recognized course of training in surgical technology.
• Required: A Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required by date of hire
• Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
• Preferred: 1-year Surgical Technology work experience in a full-service OR
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist

Skills

• Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated (Required)
• Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others (Required)
• Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision (Required)
• Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Understanding of operating room protocols (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.