Operating Room Surgical Tech — Sterile Setup & Team Support

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team during procedures. You will set up sterile equipment and instruments, assist with scrubbing and gowning, and help position and drape patients under physician direction.

Required ARC-ST Surgical Technology program graduation; WA Surgical Technologist Registration or RN WA licensure on hire; CPR required. Preferred: six months OR experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from ARC-ST accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Surgical Technologist Registration: WA, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire (may substitute for surgical tech).
• Basic Life Support CPR, upon hire.
• Six months OR work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room and patient for the surgical procedure using aseptic techniques; sets up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes and solutions; assists with scrubbing and gowning/gloving.
• Assists surgeon and assistants with gowns and gloves.
• Aids in positioning and draping the patient per practitioner instructions.
• Supports patient comfort and safety under practitioner direction.
• Transfers and positions patient to the operating room table and covers with sterile drapes; assists anesthesia staff as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-ST Surgical Technology program

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team during procedures. You will set up sterile equipment and instruments, assist with scrubbing and gowning, and help position and drape patients under physician direction.

Required ARC-ST Surgical Technology program graduation; WA Surgical Technologist Registration or RN WA licensure on hire; CPR required. Preferred: six months OR experience.