Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Temporary Assignment

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist - Operating Room for a Temporary, 1.00 FTE, Day position.  

-Temporary Assignment Pay, as well as housing, transportation, and travel assistance available-

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

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

For a full description of the position or for questions, contact Melissa, [email protected].

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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.  

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.