PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a Full Time 1.00 FTE Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.60 - $47.40. 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. Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be 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.
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 Accredited Program Preferred Surgical Technology or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
Experience 1 year Preferred Experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room
Required Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs. Credentials Required Surgical Technician - Washington Washington Requirement and Required Upon Hire Basic Life Support and Preferred Certified Surgical Technologist
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 and keyboarding skills, including MS Office applications Required Understanding of operating room protocols
Department Location Specific Notes Surgical Services May be required to provide scheduling support during non-standard business hours. May be required to schedule surgical cases.
Working Conditions Lifting 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, 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.
Environmental Conditions Exposure to biohazard body fluids and airborne particles. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits. Glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted. Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
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