Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 101,263,000 - 152,039,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits & EAP

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Bellingham, Washington is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Main OR Surgery team at St. Joseph Medical Center. This part-time (.8 FTE) role involves variable shifts totaling 32 hours per week plus on-call, supporting a broad range of surgeries in a 10-suite OR.

You’ll prepare and maintain the sterile field, assist the surgical team, and participate in safety initiatives while upholding quality standards within a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Ability to apply age-specific growth and development principles to patient care.
• WA State Surgical Technologist Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by maintaining sterile field and set-up.
• Maintain sterile environment and assist with asepsis.
• Prepare and move patients as needed.
• Clean, disinfect and sterilize instrumentation; assist with room turnover.

Skills

Well organized

Detail oriented

Self motivated

Coordinate with team

Execute procedures

MS Office basics

Education

Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Description

Join PeaceHealth in beautiful Bellingham, Washington!

We are currently seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Main OR Surgery team at St. Joseph Medical Center.

• Role: Part-time .8 FTE Variable Shift Surgical Technologist
• Schedule: You'll work variable shifts, 32 hours per week, plus Call
• Unit: 10 OR suites, surgeries include: Trauma, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Vascular, Ortho, Plastics, Neuro/Spine, OMS, Robotic
• Hospital: St. Joseph Medical Center is 253-beds with a level II trauma center

Location: Located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C, Bellingham offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community connection. Nestled between Bellingham Bay and the North Cascades, you’ll enjoy easy access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, and waterfront living year-round. The city is known for its vibrant downtown, local dining and arts scene, excellent schools, and welcoming community atmosphere.

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We offer you:

• A current wage range of $35.34 – $53.06, wage dependent upon work experience and terms of our SEIU union contract.
• Additional compensation for Surgical Technologist Certification
• Relocation Assistance/Hiring Incentives may be available
• An excellent benefits package
• A mission driven healthcare system
• An opportunity to learn and grow

Job Summary

In this position you'll be 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.
• May be required to provide scheduling support when working during non-standard business hours
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program
• 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: WA State Surgical Technologist Registration (Washington Requirement)
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification
• Preferred: 1 year experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room
• 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)

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

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.

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 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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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.