SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - UW MEDICINE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER AT HARBORVIEW (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a Surgical Technologist for its new Outpatient Surgery Center. This full-time role involves preparing Operating Rooms, collaborating with surgical teams, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a $10,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees.

Benefits

Generous benefits and work/life programs

$10,000 Recruitment Incentive

Qualifications

• One year of experience assisting clinical staff in operative procedures.
• Ability to maintain a sterile environment.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prep and maintain Operating Rooms for surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with scheduling team and surgeons.
• Support post-operative tasks including decontamination and sterilization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program

Registered by the State of Washington as a Surgical Technologist

Job description

Join to apply for the SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - UW MEDICINE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER AT HARBORVIEW (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS) role at University of Washington

Req #: 245970

Department: HARBORVIEW - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER

Posting Date: 05/20/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,464 - $8,064 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

This recruitment offers a $10,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Surgical Technologist to join us in our new UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 Hours per week
• Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 - 5:00 PM
• Day shift
• No holidays, weekends, or night hours

The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview is a five operating room surgical unit with supporting pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile processing departments. The anticipated opening date to patients is January 2026.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work in a technological, fast-paced, and exciting department
• Utilize knowledge of operations of individual pieces of equipment and skillfully maintain instruments and supplies to meet the demands of the department
• The Surgeons at Harborview are world-renowned, with clients from all over the country
• Work with many tools that are technologically advanced and are on the cutting edge for many types of procedures
• The teamwork among our employees makes the department an enjoyable and exciting place to work. Success in this position requires organization, a desire to work in a team-oriented academic medical setting, ability to stay current with developments relevant to the role, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of the duties of a Surgical Technologist

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center will provide daytime surgical procedures to the community of patients that meet developed criteria.

ABOUT THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER

The new Outpatient Surgery Center opening on the Harborview Campus is located on the 4th floor of Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB) and will open January 2026 to patients. The Surgery Center will feature 5 operating rooms, 12 pre/post bays, and sterile processing. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday with no holidays, weekends, or night hours. The Center will offer same-day surgery procedures utilizing state-of–the-art equipment to our community of patients that meet the necessary criteria. This reflects the Center’s innovative, patient-centered culture, supporting ongoing operational efficiencies and quality improvements. The goal is to provide a seamless, low-stress surgical experience for each patient, surgeon, and staff member. The unit will provide a soothing environment with natural lighting and patient privacy.

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 and maintaining a sterile environment
• Support 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 OR equivalent education/experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

Registered by the State of Washington as a Surgical Technologist, or licensed in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Physician.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health, and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Learn more about joining our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing future health professionals.

Across UW Medicine, nearly 29,000 professionals work collaboratively to deliver high-quality care, research, and education in organizations including Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Join us in our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.