OB Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery

At PeaceHealth, our vision is that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As an OB Surgical Technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that ensures our patients receive exceptional care.

Position Details

• Position: Part‑time Night Shift OB Surgical Technologist
• Schedule: Two 12‑hour night shifts per week (7:00 pm – 7:30 am)
• Unit: 10‑bed Labor & Delivery unit with 2 OR suites
• Hospital: St. Joseph Medical Center – 253‑bed acute care hospital with level II trauma center
• Location: Bellingham, WA – scenic city on Bellingham Bay with Mount Baker, 45 min south of Vancouver, BC and 90 mi north of Seattle

Essential Functions

• Arrange and inventory sterile set‑up for operations and pass items as needed to the surgical team.
• Apply asepsis principles; establish and maintain sterile field and ensure team adheres to it.
• Assist with patient preparation, movement, and turning of rooms.
• Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes instruments; assist with room turnover.
• Assist in vaginal births.
• Access computer information such as preference lists and digital images.
• Maintain unit supplies – requisition, receive, stock rooms and supply areas; manage inventory control.
• Participate in safety initiatives, including SCIP and SCOAP quality programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or recognized training course.
• Minimum one year experience as a Surgical Technologist, preferably with obstetrical and gynecologic surgeries.
• Knowledge of age‑specific growth and development principles for patient care.
• Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration.
• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Required Skills

• Well organized, detail oriented, and self‑motivated.
• Ability to coordinate activities and collaborate with others.
• Ability to execute detailed procedures accurately and precisely.
• Basic computer/key‑boarding skills, including MS Office.
• Understanding of operating‑room protocols.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling: No greater than 35 lbs without equipment.
• Physical demands: Frequent lifting up to 15 lbs, occasionally 20 lbs; push/pull up to 20 lbs frequently, up to 30 lbs occasionally; frequent reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, grasping.
• Environmental exposure: Biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Vision/hearing: Normal limits required; glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted.

Benefits

• Wage range: $34.82 – $52.28 per hour (contract increase in June).
• Shift differentials up to $4.50 per hour.
• Relocation assistance.
• Hiring bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, EAP).
• Mission‑driven healthcare system.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Multiple openings may exist.

PeaceHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/affirmative action. Veterans/Disabled. In compliance with local, state, and federal laws.