Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery Team

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our Cardiac Surgery team at St. Joseph Medical Center in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. We currently have a full-time 1.0 FTE day shift position available working 10-hour shifts. If cardiac surgeries are your passion, we would love for you to join our specialized team. For those new to Cardiac Surgery, we provide excellent training that allows you to work independently in CVOR with confidence. In addition to CVOR, you may also work in the Main OR.

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 253-bed two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealths Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

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We offer you:

• A current wage range of $34.14-$51.25, wage dependent upon Surgical Tech experience and terms of our SEIU collective bargaining agreement.
• Additional 1hr Cardiac Team differential
• A hiring bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• An excellent benefits package
• A mission-driven healthcare system
• An opportunity to learn and grow

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. In Cardiac Surgery, CVOR uses a variety of specialized equipment to assist the physician in the performance of invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.

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:

• Accredited Program Preferred Surgical Technology, or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist.
• Experience: • Required: 2 years Surgical Technologist experience in a hospital setting. • Preferred: 2 years CVOR Surgical Technologist experience.
• 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: Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration. • Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Certification. • 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: St. Joseph Medical Center 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, 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: Vision and hearing required within normal limits. Glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted. Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard at lwishard@peacehealth.org.

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

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

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