Main OR Surgical Tech — Sign-On Bonus

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Surgical Tech in Tacoma, WA to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team to deliver safe, high-quality care. You will set up sterile equipment and instruments, scrub in, and ensure a sterile environment for a variety of procedures.

The role emphasizes adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgeries, with a sign-on bonus available upon hire.

Qualifications

• Adaptability, strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.
• Graduation from surgical technology program accredited through Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST., upon hire or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program., upon hire and
• Surgical Technologist Registration: WA, upon hire or
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room and patient for the surgical procedure by applying principles and techniques of asepsis to work assignments; sets up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes and solutions; assists with scrubbing, preparation of sterile field, gowning/gloving members of the surgical team. Helps the surgeon and any assistants put on their surgical gowns and gloves.
• Transfers and positions patient to operating room table and covers them with sterile surgical drapes. Assists anesthesia personnel as needed under the direction of qualified practitioner. Actively participates in the Surgical Safety Checklist and Time Out on every patient. Provides safe handling and care for instruments and specimens in accordance with internal procedures.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Support for complex procedures

Education

ARC-ST. accredited Surgical Technology program

Accredited school of nursing (substitution)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Surgical Tech in Tacoma, WA to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team to deliver safe, high-quality care. You will set up sterile equipment and instruments, scrub in, and ensure a sterile environment for a variety of procedures.

The role emphasizes adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgeries, with a sign-on bonus available upon hire.