Surgical Technician: Scrub Nurse & Sterile Tech

Optum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team in providing high‑quality patient care. You will assist the Surgeon, act as Scrub Nurse, and uphold aseptic technique while coordinating supplies and equipment for procedures.

Pay ranges $27.00–$37.00 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. AHA/BLS and WA registration are required, with preferred ORT certification and 2+ years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• WA State Surgical Technologist Registration or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current AHA/BLS Certification.
• Preferred: ORT (Operating Room Technician) certification and 2+ years of experience as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Surgeon by being familiar with surgical procedures, instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Functions as the Scrub Nurse and Sterile Assistant to the Surgeon.
• Assists in planning and implementing care for the surgical patient.
• Maintains aseptic technique and safeguards patient health information under HIPAA.

Education

WA State Surgical Technologist Registration

AHA/BLS Certification

Current ORT (Operating Room Technician) certification

Job description

Optum is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team in providing high‑quality patient care. You will assist the Surgeon, act as Scrub Nurse, and uphold aseptic technique while coordinating supplies and equipment for procedures.

Pay ranges $27.00–$37.00 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. AHA/BLS and WA registration are required, with preferred ORT certification and 2+ years of acute care experience.