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PeaceHealth Surgical Technologist - Operating Room in Longview, Washington
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking Surgical Technologist candidates for a full-time position at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. Join our Operating Team in a .875 FTE Day shift position working 10-hour shifts.
New higher wage range of $38.71 - $58.42.
Work seven 10 - hour shifts every two weeks, 0700-1730, plus rotational call
5 OR Suites
Davinci XI for general and GYN
St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system. Just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon, the Longview-Kelso area offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community of 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle
We also offer:
Hiring Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Additional compensation for CST
Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
A mission drive healthcare system
For questions or additional information, please reach out to the recruiter at Lwishard@peacehealth.org
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:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist is required.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
One year experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Washington State Registered Surgical Technologist license.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.
OTHER SKILLS:
Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others
Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision
Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications
Understanding of operating room protocols
LONGVIEW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires moderate physical exertion at least 66% of the time.
Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants; extreme cold or heat; sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc.; or dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting
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.
REQNUMBER: 94961