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PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a Full-time position in the Operating Room at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. Consider joining our OR Team in the following role:

+ **1.0 FTE Day shift Surgical Technologist**

+ Work four 10-hour shifts each week, 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:

+ A wage range of $38.71 - $58.42, wage dependent upon several factors including surgical tech experience and terms of the SEIU union contract.

+ 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 [email protected]

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

+ Required: **Completion of a Surgical Technology Program or minimum of 1-year surgical technologist work experience**

+ Preferred: 1-year surgical technologist experience 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

+ **Required: Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration**

+ **Required: Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare provider**

+ 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.

REQNUMBER: 122473