Surgical Technologist

MedStar Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgeries, ensuring patient care and operational efficiency under the supervision of an RN. This role requires a Washington State Registration, BLS certification, and prepares candidates for a fast-paced medical environment prioritizing community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required.
• National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care and preparation of the surgical patient.
• Set up and manage surgical instrumentation.
• Adapt to rapidly changing situations in the OR.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Patient care

Emergent decision-making

Education

Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration

National certification as a Surgical Technologist

Current BLS Certification

Job description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: .7, Shift: Days, Schedule: 7 scheduled days per pay period. 3 days one week/ 4 days the next week. 0645-1515; call required, holiday work required.

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with the care and preparation of the surgical patient and the operating room under the direct supervision of an operating room RN. The Surgical Technologist has responsibility for the assembly, set-up, and use of surgical instrumentation and equipment during surgical procedures. Work situations are primarily routine but may change rapidly to an emergent or critical situation, and may require both directed and independent decision-making depending on the nature of the situation.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required
• National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
• Current BLS Certification required

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging:We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven:We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership:Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric:Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
• Technology:"Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $31.31 - $51.75 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.