Surgical Technologist - OR Sterile Field Specialist

Optum; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes sterile technique, asepsis, and efficient operative flow in a fast-paced OR environment.

Required WA State Surgical Technologist Registration and AHA/BLS certification; prior ORT certification and 2+ years of acute care or ASC experience are preferred. On-site in Everett, WA.

Qualifications

• Current WA State Surgical Technologist Registration (ST) is required.
• Current AHA/BLS Certification is required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists is preferred.
• Current ORT (Operating Room Technician) certification is preferred.
• 2+ years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting or busy multi-specialty ASC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Case Management.
• Don operating room attire and PPE.
• Prepare the OR and gather equipment and supplies.
• Create and maintain the sterile field; perform scrub and gowning.
• Count items and assist during entry of the sterile field.
• Expose the operative site with sterile drapes.
• Intraoperative case management and instrument/needs provisioning.
• Medication preparation, specimen care, and dressing application.
• Postoperative case management and turnover to the next patient.
• Assist with CSSD rotation and supply orders as assigned.

Education

WA State Surgical Technologist Registration (ST)

AHA/BLS Certification

Job description

Optum is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes sterile technique, asepsis, and efficient operative flow in a fast-paced OR environment.

Required WA State Surgical Technologist Registration and AHA/BLS certification; prior ORT certification and 2+ years of acute care or ASC experience are preferred. On-site in Everett, WA.