Surgical Technologist - Squalicum Surgery Center

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Metro Vancouver is seeking a part-time Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team by maintaining sterile fields, preparing instruments, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in an operating room and a relevant certification. Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Expanded EAP and mental health program

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific principles of growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during operative procedures.
• Maintain surgical sterile field for operative patients.
• Manage sterile set-up for operations.

Skills

Well organized

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Ability to coordinate activities

Ability to execute procedures accurately

Basic computer/keyboarding skills

Understanding of operating room protocols

Education

Accredited Program in Surgical Technology

Basic Life Support Certification

Certification as a Surgical Technologist

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.83 – $46.23. 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.

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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.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Accredited Program Preferred: Surgical Technology or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
• 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 patient’s needs.
• Required: Surgical Technician - Washington
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• 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/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Understanding of operating room protocols (Required)

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.

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