Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.
• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
• Understands and applies the principles of asepsis.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment.
• Aids in preparation and moving of patients.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation.
• Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
• Accesses 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required by date of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• One year experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room preferred.
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive, employee focused benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement and a successful wellness program that has made PeaceHealth as the #1 Healthiest Employer in WA.

Pay

Excellent compensation with an hourly wage range of $42.83 - $63.72. Hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience and terms of the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation for CST.

Schedule

Full-time Day shift. 9 FTE working three 12 hour shifts each week, Call required.