Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Part-time

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a part-time position at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington.  Join our  Operating Room team in this .6 FTE  position working two 12-hour day shifts each week.   

Located just 40 miles North of Portland, Oregon, St. John Medical Center is a 150-bed acute care medical center serving a population of appx 165,000 in Southwest Washington and surrounding Oregon communities. The Longview-Kelso area offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community of 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle. 

We offer: 

• Hourly compensation starts at $25.28, more depending on experience  and additional compensation for CST.
  
• Full benefits package  
• Relocation Assistance
• A non-profit mission driven healthcare system 

 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.

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 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

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• 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.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Registered Surgical Technologist in WA required.
  

OTHER 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

LONGVIEW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion at least 66% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants; extreme cold or heat; sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc.; or dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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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.