Surgical Technologist - Per Diem

Job Description

At Peace Health, we are committed to providing safe, compassionate care. As a Surgical Technologist at United General Medical Center in Sedro-Wooley, Washington, you will be part of a close-knit team that ensures every patient receives exceptional care.

• Schedule: 8‑hour and 10‑hour day shifts, variable day shifts to provide additional staffing as needed.
• Operating Rooms: 2 OR suites.
• Additional information: No weekend shifts and no call requirement.
• Hospital: 25‑bed critical access hospital that is part of a mission‑driven health system.
• Compensation: Wage range $38.22‑$57.34, plus an additional 15% per diem differential in lieu of benefits.

• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures, performing a variety of technical duties.
• Arrange and inventory sterile set‑up for operations and pass items as needed to the surgical team.
• Understand and apply the principles of asepsis; establish and maintain sterile field.
• Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation; assist with clean‑up and room turnover.
• Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
• Participate in all safety initiatives; adhere to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology school or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist.
• Registered Surgical Technologist in Washington State.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at date of hire.
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist in a full‑service operating room preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.

• Patient handling: no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment.
• Fine motor skills required for medical equipment.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and grasping.
• Lift/Carries: frequently up to 15 lbs, occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: frequently up to 20 lbs force, occasionally up to 30 lbs force.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in a medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. Benefits for positions less than 0.5 FTE include a 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, a discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program. Please attach a current resume with your application.

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For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard.

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