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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 Surgery Team in the following role:

+ Rol **e:** Per Diem Surgical Technologist

+ **Schedule** : 8-hour and 10-hour Day shifts, variable day shifts to provide additional staffing as needed

+ **ORs:** 2 OR suites

+ **Additional information:** no weekend shifts and no call requirement

+ **Hospital:** 25-bed critical access hospital that's part of a mission driven healthcare system

+ **Compensation:** our wage range is $38.22 - $57.34, plus an additional 15% per diem Differential in lieu of benefits.

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.

Details of the position:

+ 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.

What you bring:

+ Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist required.

+ Registered Surgical Technologist in Washington State

+ Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

+ One year experience as Surgical Technologist in full service operating room preferred.

+ CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.

For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard, [email protected].

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.

For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard, [email protected].

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed toInclusivity, 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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