Surgical Technologist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures and ensure departmental compliance. The role requires strong teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to maintain sterile techniques. A competitive salary and benefits are offered in a vibrant healthcare environment serving the Puget Sound region.

Benefits

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum six months operating room experience preferred.
• Current registration as a Surgical Technician in Washington and BLS Certification required.
• Ability to take night and/or weekend call.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrumentation in vaginal deliveries and scheduling procedures.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for invasive and therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain compliance with environment of care standards.

Skills

Instrumentation

Sterile field maintenance

Patient draping

Communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Tech in Surgery Certification

Job description

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Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrumentation in vaginal deliveries, perform stocking duties, schedule procedures, and ensure departmental compliance with environment of care standards.
• Utilize and stay current on sterile and aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, tools, technologies, and human anatomy.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate invasive and therapeutic procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or successful on-the-job training leading to Tech in Surgery Certification.
• Preferred: Minimum six months operating room experience.
• Current registration as a Surgical Technician with the State of Washington and BLS Certification.
• Ability to take night and/or weekend call, with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Skills in instrumentation, sterile field maintenance, and patient draping.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stress management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and maintain physical retraction for up to one hour.
• Good visual and auditory acuity; capable of extensive walking, sitting, standing, lifting, and bending.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Located in the vibrant Pacific Northwest, our system includes 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites, serving the greater Puget Sound region.

This job is active and accepting applications.