Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. The facility features 5 OR suites and Davinci XI robots for general and GYN surgery.

About the role

This per diem/relief position assists the surgical team during operative procedures by performing technical duties to prepare and maintain the sterile field. The schedule consists of 10-hour day shifts on variable days.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and inventory sterile set-up for operations and pass items to the surgical team.
• Understand and apply principles of asepsis; establish and maintain the sterile field.
• Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instrumentation; assist with room turnover.
• Access computer information such as preference lists and digital images.
• Participate in safety initiatives and adhere to quality programs (e.g., SCIP, SCOAP).
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Completion of a Surgical Technology Training program.
• Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration.
• Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific principles of growth and development.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1-year surgical technologist experience in a full-service Operating Room.
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

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.

Working Conditions

• Lifting and patient handling up to 35 lbs. without assistive equipment (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills for grasping and controlling medical equipment.
• 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, occasionally up to 30 lbs. force.
• Exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent in a medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

Wage range: $40.26 - $60.76 per hour, dependent on experience and SEIU Technical union contract terms. Additional compensation includes:

• 15% relief differential in lieu of benefits.
• $3.50/hour evening shift differential for applicable hours.
• Additional $3.50/hour for Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.