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PeaceHealth is seeking Surgical Technologist candidates for a full-time position at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. Join our Operating Team in a .875 FTE Day shift position working 10-hour shifts.

• New higher wage range of $38.71 - $58.42.

• Work seven 10 - hour shifts every two weeks, 0700-1730, plus rotational call

• 5 OR Suites

• Davinci XI for general, GYN, and Urology surgeries

St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system. Just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon, 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 also offer:

• Hiring Bonus

• Relocation Assistance

• Additional compensation for CST

• Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date

• A mission drive healthcare system

For questions or additional information, please reach out to the recruiter at Lwishard@peacehealth.org

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 is required.

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:

• Washington State Registered Surgical Technologist license.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.

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

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.

REQNUMBER: 94961