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PeaceHealth Surgical Technologist - Operating Room in Vancouver, British Columbia

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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: 1.0 FTE 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

  • Additional compensation for CST.

  • 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.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

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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