OR Surgical Tech - Sterile Prep & Team Support

St Francis Hospital; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington is seeking a Surgical Technician to help prepare the operating room and surgical team for a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, assist the team, and maintain a sterile environment to support patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and enthusiasm for assisting complex surgeries; prior OR experience preferred. Collaboration within the OR team is essential to delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARC-ST accredited surgical technology program at hire.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program may be substituted at hire.
• Surgical Technologist Registration in WA, at hire or RN registration in WA, at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room and patient for the surgical procedure with aseptic technique.
• Sets up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes and solutions; assists with scrubbing and gowning/gloving.
• Helps surgeons and assistants with gowns and gloves as directed.
• Assists with positioning and draping of patient under practitioner direction.
• Supports patient comfort and safety measures under practitioner direction.
• Transfers and positions patient to table and covers with sterile drapes; assists anesthesia as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

ARC-ST accredited Surgical Technology program

Nursing degree substitution option

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington is seeking a Surgical Technician to help prepare the operating room and surgical team for a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, assist the team, and maintain a sterile environment to support patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and enthusiasm for assisting complex surgeries; prior OR experience preferred. Collaboration within the OR team is essential to delivering high-quality care.