Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

PeaceHealth; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vancouver is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a part-time position in the Operating Room. Responsibilities include arranging sterile set-ups, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining a sterile environment. Ideal candidates will have training in surgical technology and a Basic Life Support certification. The salary range is $31.14–$51.25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Accredited Program Preferred: Surgical Technology.
• Required: Surgical Technician - Washington.
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and inventory sterile set-up for surgery.
• Assist in preparation and movement of patients.
• Maintain sterile field and environment.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Surgical procedures

Sterile field maintenance

Education

Accredited Program in Surgical Technology

Surgical Technician - Washington

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist - Operating Room for a Part Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.14– $51.25. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

If you’re looking for new challenges and growth opportunities we’d love to have you join our OR team! We have 10 ORs, including 1 hybrid OR, and you will assist teams in surgeries ranging from orthopedic, general, ENT, plastics, neuro, robot-assisted surgeries and more. We’re proud of our rigorous training program which upon completion, will enable you to work in your position independently and with confidence.

Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance May Be Available

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

Details of the position

• 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.

What you bring

• Accredited Program Preferred: Surgical Technology. or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist.
• Required : Surgical Technician - Washington.
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.

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.

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Denise Etchison @[e-mail]

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 employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf).

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affimative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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