**Description** 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