Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Preferred: Accredited Program of Surgical Technology or recognized course of training in surgical technology.
• Required: A Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required by date of hire.
• Required: Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification.
• Preferred: 1-year Surgical Technology work experience in a full-service OR.
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

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 and 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, and 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.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Schedule

Four 10-hour day shifts each week, 06:30 AM – 17:00 PM. No weekends, no nights, and no call required.

Pay

A wage range of $38.22 – $57.34 per hour. Additional compensation for CST certification.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Hiring bonus.
• A comprehensive benefits package including full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Location

United General Medical Center is located in Sedro-Wooley, Washington, known as the gateway to adventure and small-town charm. Sedro-Wooley is home to the Northern State Recreational Area and is just over an hour from the North Cascades National Park. Living in Sedro-Woolley offers the best of both worlds: a family-friendly community with close proximity to the urban amenities of Bellingham and Seattle.