OR Surgical Technologist: Precision Care & Team Impact

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

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to complex surgeries, with required ARC-ST education, WA registrations, and CPR.

Qualifications

• Graduation from surgical technology program ARC-ST accreditation, on hire.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may substitute for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program., upon hire and
• Surgical Technologist Registration: WA, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire
• 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.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Enthusiasm for surgical procedures

Collaboration

Education

ARC-ST accredited Surgical Technology program

Nursing degree (WA RN) substitution

Job description

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

The role emphasizes adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to complex surgeries, with required ARC-ST education, WA registrations, and CPR.