Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

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 inventory 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.
• 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

• Education: Accredited Surgical Technology Program or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
• Experience: Minimum of 1-year Surgical Technologist experience
• Registration: Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration
• Additional: Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred)
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

Skills

• Organized, detail oriented and self motivated
• Coordination of activities and work collaboratively with others
• Execution of detailed procedures with accuracy and precision
• Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications
• Understanding of operating room protocols

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. Occasionally 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

Benefits

• 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.