What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Operating Room position at PeaceHealth?
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Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist - Operating Room for a Full Time, 0.88 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $29.58 – $44.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. 0700-1730 plus rotating call
PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a Full-time position in the Operating Room at St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA. This is a .88 FTE, Day 10 hr shift length, hours will be 0700-1730, plus call.
We offer:
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
EDUCATION:
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.
Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist - Operating Room for a Full Time, 0.88 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $29.58 – $44.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. 0700-1730 plus rotating call
PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a Full-time position in the Operating Room at St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA. This is a .88 FTE, Day 10 hr shift length, hours will be 0700-1730, plus call.
We offer:
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Hourly compensation starts at $29.58, more depending on experience and additional compensation for CST.
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.
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist is required.
- 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.
- Washington State Registered Surgical Technologist license.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.
- 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
- 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).
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.
Salary : $26 - $45