Surgical Technologist - Outpatient Surgery Center

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Northwest Outpatient Surgery Center. The role involves preparing and maintaining operating rooms, handling instrumentation, and supporting patient safety under supervision of experienced clinicians.

Per diem, day shift, with opportunities to work in a collaborative academic medical setting and gain mentorship from top clinicians at UW. Certification as scrub technologist or equivalent OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program.
• One year of experience assisting clinical staff in operative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prep and maintain Operating Rooms for procedures.
• Collaborate with scheduling teams and surgeons.
• Maintain instruments and supplies in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform scrub role while supporting patient safety and Sterile technique.
• Support postoperative tasks including decontamination and turnover of the OR.

Skills

Surgical teamwork

Surgical scrub proficiency

Patient safety

Operating room collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Northwest Outpatient Surgery Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Surgical Technologist.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy working in a state-of-the art environment, collaborating with a stable team of experienced colleagues, and receiving mentorship from distinguished clinicians/faculty at one of the nation's top-ranked research institutions
• Be responsible for facilitating assigned surgical procedures through the assembly of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• This position functions competently and independently within multiple specialty areas
• Competitive candidates will have certification as scrub technologist and/or six months of experience as an Operating Room Technician in a hospital operating room or childbirth center

The teamwork among our employees makes the department an enjoyable and exciting place to work. Inherent to success in this position is organization, desire to work in a team-oriented academic medical setting, capability to stay abreast of current developments relevant to the position, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of the duties of a Surgical Technologist.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead in the patient care experience by prepping and maintaining our Operating Rooms for surgical procedures

• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and partners, from our scheduling team to surgeons

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, problem-solving environment while maintaining vigilance of instruments and supplies used during surgical procedures

• Perform scrub role while supporting patient safety a sterile environment

• Support of post-operative tasks, including removal of contaminated instruments, decontamination, sterilization and turnover of the Operating Room

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program AND one year of experience assisting clinical staff in a variety of operative procedures in an operating room environment.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

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