Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Description

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

• Full-time Day shift Surgical Technologist

• Work 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week

• 4 OR Suites

• 25-bed critical access hospital with level IV trauma center

Ketchikan Medical Center is part of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Located on a Southeastern Alaskan Island with a population of 14,000, we offer a welcoming small-town atmosphere that's just a 90-minute flight from Seattle. With a temperate coastal rainforest, Ketchikan is much milder than most Alaska locations and offers wonderful outdoor adventures.

We offer you:

• A wage range of $ 40.52 - $60.78

• Relocation Assistance

• Hiring Bonus

• A comprehensive benefits package

• A caring and compassionate culture

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

Education

• Accredited Program Preferred: Surgical Technology or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist

Experience

• Required: Min 1-year experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room

• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification

• 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.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .

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.

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