Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. As a Surgical Technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington, you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Main OR Surgery team in the following role:

• Role: Full-time Day Shift Surgical Technologist
• Schedule: You'll work three 12-hour day shifts each week, plus a Call rotation
• Unit: 10 OR suites, surgeries include: Trauma, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Vascular, Ortho, Plastics, Neuro/Spine, OMS
• Hospital: St. Joseph Medical Center is 252-beds with a level II trauma center

Location: Located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C, Bellingham offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community connection. Nestled between Bellingham Bay and the North Cascades, you'll enjoy easy access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, and waterfront living year-round. The city is known for its vibrant downtown, local dining and arts scene, excellent schools, and welcoming community atmosphere.

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We offer you:

• A current wage range of $35.34 - $53.06, wage dependent upon work experience and terms of our SEIU union contract.
• Additional compensation for Surgical Technologist Certification
• $3.50 evening shift differential after 3pm
• Relocation Assistance/Hiring Incentives may be available
• An excellent benefits package
• A mission driven healthcare system
• An opportunity to learn and grow

Job Summary

In this position you'll be 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.
• May be required to provide scheduling support when working during non-standard business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Completion of a Surgical Technologist Training Program
• Required: WA State Surgical Technologist Registration (Washington Requirement)
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification
• Preferred: 1 year experience as a surgical technologist experience in a full-service Operating Room
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs

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)

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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.