Surgical Technician (2026-0962)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER in Renton, WA seeks an experienced Surgical Technician to join the Surgical Services team. The role focuses on scrubbing, instrument prep, sterile field maintenance, and supporting room turnover while adhering to surgeon preferences and pathology specimen handling.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, current WA registration (certification preferred), strong English communication, neat appearance, and excellent interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.
• Certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain sterile field and prepare instruments for use.
• Assure that surgeon preferences are current and followed.
• Prepare specimens for sending to Pathology and transport as needed.
• Coordinate room turnover and setup in a timely manner.
• Follow autoclave use and ensure sterile packaging integrity.
• Coordinate stocking with staff members and observe dress code.

Connaissances

Independence

English communication

Professional appearance

Interpersonal skills

Value alignment

Age-appropriate communication

Formation

Surgical technology program graduate

WA Surgical Technologist registration

Certification preferred

Outils

Autoclave use

Description du poste

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Req: 2026-0962

Location:

Department: Surgery

Shift: Day/Evening

Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.9

Hours:

City State: Renton, WA

Category Technical

Salary Range: Min $34.62- Max $55.93/hrly. DOE

Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

PATIENT CARE SERVICES

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITL SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

JOB OVERVIEW: A primary function of the surgical technologist is as the "scrub person" in the surgical suite and other clinical areas.

ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Surgical Services

RESPONSIBLE TO: Patient Care Manager or Designee

Prerequisites:

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training.

Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.

Certification preferred.

Qualifications:

Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

Neat and well-groomed appearance.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING

CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical

Support Partner

B: Unique Job Functions:

• Assures that surgical procedures/preference cards that enumerate surgeon's preferences are current and followed.
• Assures physical preparation of clinical area, i.e., place furniture.
• Prepares specimens for sending to Pathology. Transports specimens as necessary per protocol.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field.
• Prepares instruments for use as necessary.
• Assists in room turnover and set up in a timely manner.
• Familiar with autoclave use.
• Coordinates stocking with staff members.
• Observes Surgical Services Department dress code and wears identification badge.
• Complies with attendance and tardiness standards.
• Verifies exposure to a sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging. Opens supplies aseptically.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all needed equipment and supplies, including solutions and drugs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of:

Generic Unit Structure Standards

Unit Specific Process Standards

Patient Care Resources/References

• Follow chain of command for unresolved issues.
• Successfully completes annual competency testing.
• Performance reflects knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists Standards of Practice.

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications:

Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

Neat and well-groomed appearance.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.