University of Washington

Surgical Technologist

University of Washington • $74K — $106K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a Surgical Technologist program
  • One year of experience in an operating room assisting clinical staff
  • Registered by the State of Washington as a Surgical Technologist
  • Licensed as a Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Physician in Washington is acceptable
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Prep and maintain Operating Rooms for surgical procedures
  • Collaborate with scheduling teams and surgeons
  • Work in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment keeping track of instruments and supplies
  • Perform scrub role ensuring patient safety and a sterile environment
  • Support post-operative tasks like decontamination and sterilizing instruments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Harborview Operating Rooms has an outstanding opportunity for a Surgical Technologist.

WORK SCHEDULE
  • Full-Time / 40 Hours per week
  • Rotating/Variable Shift


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 in the Harborview Operating Room 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. 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 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$35.88 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$51.37 hourly
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
WFSE HMC

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