Surgical Technician Certified

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to join its team in Tacoma, WA. This role is crucial within the surgical team, ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in sterile technique and teamwork, with required qualifications including a graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and preferred experience in cardiac surgery. Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to be part of a historic healthcare organization dedicated to patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available

Qualifications

• Preferably 6 months Cardiac OR experience.
• Maintain State of Washington registration for Surgical Technologists.
• Registered nurses do not need to maintain surgical technologist registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and healthcare professionals during surgeries.
• Ensure patient safety and completion of surgical procedures.
• Operate surgical equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from surgical technology program

NCCT certification

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

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Responsibilities

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Sign-on bonus available!

The Surgical Technician is an integral member of the surgical team, responsible for assisting surgeons and other healthcare professionals during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This role requires a high level of skill in sterile technique, equipment operation, and teamwork to ensure patient safety and the efficient completion of surgical procedures.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Graduation from surgical technology program accredited through Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST. A minimum of six months in Cardiac Operating Room work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is preferred.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program.

If classified as Surgical Technician: Maintain Registration with the State of Washington. Registered nurses and/or practical nurses acting within the scope of their licensure do not need to maintain surgical technologist registration. NCCT certification.

If classified as Surgical Technician, Certified: Current certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists is required.

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$30.58 - $45.87 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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