Surgical Technologist - Pediatric OR

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20k

Relocation bonus up to $10k

Tuition assistance

Incentive pay and shift differentials

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist with care and preparation of surgical patients in the operating room under the supervision of an OR RN. You will assemble, set up, and use surgical instrumentation and equipment during procedures.

Requirements include graduation from a CST program or equivalent, WA state registration, CPR, and prior OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Certified Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience.
• National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Active Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required prior to start date.
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification.
• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care and preparation of the surgical patient and the operating room under the direct supervision of an operating room RN.
• Responsible for the assembly, set-up, and use of surgical instrumentation and equipment during procedures.
• Work situations may change rapidly to emergent or critical situations and may require directed and independent decision-making.

Skills

CPR Certification

State registration required

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist program or equivalent

National certification (preferred)

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 0.8 | Shift: 1045-1915 | Schedule: Mon-Friday evenings, call and holiday requirement.

Benefits and Incentives

• Potentially up to $20k sign-on bonus (qualifying external candidates)
• Potentially up to $10k relocation bonus (depending on the distance of move)
• Tuition assistance (100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,250)
• Incentive pay and shift differentials
• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off to support work/life balance

Position Summary

The Certified 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

• Graduate of Certified Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience
• National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
• Active Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required prior to start date
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification
• Previous experience preferred

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82‑bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24‑hour pediatric‑only Emergency Department and a state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family‑centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family‑centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well‑being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

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 $34.32 - $56.71 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.

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