Job DescriptionThe
UW Medical Center-Northwest Operating Rooms have multiple outstanding opportunities for
Surgical Technologists.WORK SCHEDULE• Full-Time / 40 Hours per week
• 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 QUALIFICATIONSCompletion 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.
Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum:$34.77 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:$50.58 hourly
Other Compensation:Certification Premium - $1.25/hourNight Shift Premium - $2.50/hour; Evening Shift Premium - $1.75/hour; Weekend Shift Premium - $2.50/hour
Benefits:For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional
