PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (Per Diem) for a per diem, Variable shift position.

Req ID: 172177

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

1. Arrange and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.

2. Understand and apply the principles of asepsis. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.

3. Assist in preparation and moving of patients.

4. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.

5. Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.

6. Participates in all safety initiatives. Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (required unless otherwise designated)

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• If LPN, graduation from an accredited LPN program is required.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• One year experience as a surgical technologist/LPN 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:

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

Washington:

• Registered Surgical Technologist or LPN license.

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

REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

St. Joseph Medical Center

Surgical Services:

• May be required to provide scheduling support during non-standard business hours.
• May be required to schedule surgical cases.

ST JOSEPH 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).

There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.

We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Bellingham community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .

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Location: Bellingham , St. Joseph Medical Center (216)
Job Category: Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support
Shift: Variable
Shift Length: Variable
FTE: 0.0
Work Type: Per Diem/Relief
Hourly compensation starts at: $ 22.01 , more depending on experience
Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support; Surgical Technician - Washington

PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

Posting Notes: Bellingham || Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support ||Technician / Technologist || Per Diem/Relief || SURGICAL SVCS